Finding the Third Proportional to 320,510 and 498,245
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,510 and 498,245 is: 774,540.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,510 : 498,245 = 498,245 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,510/498,245 = 498,245/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,510x = 498,245 × 498,245 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,510x = 248,248,080,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,248,080,025/320,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,540.83
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