Finding the Third Proportional to 356,720 and 489,150
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,720 and 489,150 is: 670,743.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,720 : 489,150 = 489,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,720/489,150 = 489,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,720x = 489,150 × 489,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,720x = 239,267,722,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,267,722,500/356,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,743.78
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