Finding the Third Proportional to 356,711 and 489,139
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,711 and 489,139 is: 670,730.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,711 : 489,139 = 489,139 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,711/489,139 = 489,139/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,711x = 489,139 × 489,139 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,711x = 239,256,961,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,256,961,321/356,711 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,730.54
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