Finding the Third Proportional to 326,836 and 490,089
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,836 and 490,089 is: 734,886.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,836 : 490,089 = 490,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,836/490,089 = 490,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,836x = 490,089 × 490,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,836x = 240,187,227,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,187,227,921/326,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 734,886.08
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