Finding the Third Proportional to 322,744 and 497,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,744 and 497,722 is: 767,565.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,744 : 497,722 = 497,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,744/497,722 = 497,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,744x = 497,722 × 497,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,744x = 247,727,189,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,727,189,284/322,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,565.59
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