Finding the Third Proportional to 322,740 and 497,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,740 and 497,716 is: 767,556.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,740 : 497,716 = 497,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,740/497,716 = 497,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,740x = 497,716 × 497,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,740x = 247,721,216,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,721,216,656/322,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,556.60
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