Finding the Third Proportional to 356,824 and 489,286.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,824 and 489,286.50 is: 670,922.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,824 : 489,286.50 = 489,286.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,824/489,286.50 = 489,286.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,824x = 489,286.50 × 489,286.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,824x = 239,401,279,082.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,401,279,082.25/356,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,922.58
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