Finding the Third Proportional to 363,684 and 489,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,684 and 489,210 is: 658,061.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,684 : 489,210 = 489,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,684/489,210 = 489,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,684x = 489,210 × 489,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,684x = 239,326,424,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,326,424,100/363,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,061.46
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