Finding the Third Proportional to 323,683 and 490,023
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,683 and 490,023 is: 741,844.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,683 : 490,023 = 490,023 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,683/490,023 = 490,023/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,683x = 490,023 × 490,023 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,683x = 240,122,540,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,122,540,529/323,683 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,844.77
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