Finding the Third Proportional to 311,097 and 494,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,097 and 494,664 is: 786,547.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,097 : 494,664 = 494,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,097/494,664 = 494,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,097x = 494,664 × 494,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,097x = 244,692,472,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,692,472,896/311,097 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,547.20
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