Finding the Third Proportional to 490,324 and 693,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 490,324 and 693,852 is: 981,862.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
490,324 : 693,852 = 693,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
490,324/693,852 = 693,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
490,324x = 693,852 × 693,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
490,324x = 481,430,597,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,430,597,904/490,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,862.19
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