Finding the Third Proportional to 367,053 and 493,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,053 and 493,987 is: 664,817.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,053 : 493,987 = 493,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,053/493,987 = 493,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,053x = 493,987 × 493,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,053x = 244,023,156,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,023,156,169/367,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,817.22
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