Finding the Third Proportional to 367,057 and 493,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,057 and 493,993 is: 664,826.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,057 : 493,993 = 493,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,057/493,993 = 493,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,057x = 493,993 × 493,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,057x = 244,029,084,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,029,084,049/367,057 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,826.13
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