Finding the Third Proportional to 490,230 and 668,335.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 490,230 and 668,335.50 is: 911,148.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
490,230 : 668,335.50 = 668,335.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
490,230/668,335.50 = 668,335.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
490,230x = 668,335.50 × 668,335.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
490,230x = 446,672,340,560.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,672,340,560.25/490,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 911,148.52
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