Finding the Third Proportional to 323,685 and 490,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,685 and 490,026 is: 741,849.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,685 : 490,026 = 490,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,685/490,026 = 490,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,685x = 490,026 × 490,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,685x = 240,125,480,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,125,480,676/323,685 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,849.27
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