Finding the Third Proportional to 356,772 and 489,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,772 and 489,230 is: 670,865.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,772 : 489,230 = 489,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,772/489,230 = 489,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,772x = 489,230 × 489,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,772x = 239,345,992,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,345,992,900/356,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,865.41
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