Finding the Third Proportional to 323,688 and 490,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,688 and 490,029 is: 741,851.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,688 : 490,029 = 490,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,688/490,029 = 490,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,688x = 490,029 × 490,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,688x = 240,128,420,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,128,420,841/323,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,851.48
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