Finding the Third Proportional to 324,092 and 490,614
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,092 and 490,614 is: 742,696.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,092 : 490,614 = 490,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,092/490,614 = 490,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,092x = 490,614 × 490,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,092x = 240,702,096,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,702,096,996/324,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 742,696.82
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