Finding the Third Proportional to 322,276 and 490,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,276 and 490,518 is: 746,589.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,276 : 490,518 = 490,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,276/490,518 = 490,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,276x = 490,518 × 490,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,276x = 240,607,908,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,607,908,324/322,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,589.60
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