Finding the Third Proportional to 494,091 and 671,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 494,091 and 671,148 is: 911,653.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
494,091 : 671,148 = 671,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
494,091/671,148 = 671,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
494,091x = 671,148 × 671,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
494,091x = 450,439,637,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,439,637,904/494,091 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 911,653.19
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