Finding the Third Proportional to 366,890 and 489,234.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,890 and 489,234.50 is: 652,376.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,890 : 489,234.50 = 489,234.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,890/489,234.50 = 489,234.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,890x = 489,234.50 × 489,234.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,890x = 239,350,395,990.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,350,395,990.25/366,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,376.45
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