Finding the Third Proportional to 335,528 and 489,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,528 and 489,452 is: 713,988.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,528 : 489,452 = 489,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,528/489,452 = 489,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,528x = 489,452 × 489,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,528x = 239,563,260,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,563,260,304/335,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,988.88
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