Finding the Third Proportional to 310,992 and 495,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,992 and 495,090 is: 788,168.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,992 : 495,090 = 495,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,992/495,090 = 495,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,992x = 495,090 × 495,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,992x = 245,114,108,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,114,108,100/310,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 788,168.53
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