Finding the Third Proportional to 366,892 and 489,237.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,892 and 489,237.50 is: 652,380.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,892 : 489,237.50 = 489,237.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,892/489,237.50 = 489,237.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,892x = 489,237.50 × 489,237.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,892x = 239,353,331,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,353,331,406.25/366,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,380.90
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