Finding the Third Proportional to 364,536 and 490,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,536 and 490,736 is: 660,625.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,536 : 490,736 = 490,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,536/490,736 = 490,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,536x = 490,736 × 490,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,536x = 240,821,821,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,821,821,696/364,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,625.62
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