Finding the Third Proportional to 363,896 and 494,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,896 and 494,388 is: 671,674.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,896 : 494,388 = 494,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,896/494,388 = 494,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,896x = 494,388 × 494,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,896x = 244,419,494,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,419,494,544/363,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,674.03
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