Finding the Third Proportional to 356,914 and 489,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,914 and 489,408 is: 671,086.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,914 : 489,408 = 489,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,914/489,408 = 489,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,914x = 489,408 × 489,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,914x = 239,520,190,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,520,190,464/356,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,086.57
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