Finding the Third Proportional to 320,466 and 496,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,466 and 496,053 is: 767,846.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,466 : 496,053 = 496,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,466/496,053 = 496,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,466x = 496,053 × 496,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,466x = 246,068,578,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,068,578,809/320,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,846.13
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