Finding the Third Proportional to 323,702 and 490,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,702 and 490,053 is: 741,892.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,702 : 490,053 = 490,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,702/490,053 = 490,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,702x = 490,053 × 490,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,702x = 240,151,942,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,151,942,809/323,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,892.06
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