Finding the Third Proportional to 315,328 and 489,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,328 and 489,598 is: 760,180.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,328 : 489,598 = 489,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,328/489,598 = 489,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,328x = 489,598 × 489,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,328x = 239,706,201,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,706,201,604/315,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,180.52
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