Finding the Third Proportional to 320,266 and 498,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,266 and 498,544 is: 776,061.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,266 : 498,544 = 498,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,266/498,544 = 498,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,266x = 498,544 × 498,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,266x = 248,546,119,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,546,119,936/320,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,061.52
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