Finding the Third Proportional to 319,072 and 493,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,072 and 493,994 is: 764,811.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,072 : 493,994 = 493,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,072/493,994 = 493,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,072x = 493,994 × 493,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,072x = 244,030,072,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,030,072,036/319,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,811.93
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