Finding the Third Proportional to 367,480 and 498,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,480 and 498,722 is: 676,835.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,480 : 498,722 = 498,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,480/498,722 = 498,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,480x = 498,722 × 498,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,480x = 248,723,633,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,723,633,284/367,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,835.84
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