Finding the Third Proportional to 322,812 and 497,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,812 and 497,826 is: 767,724.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,812 : 497,826 = 497,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,812/497,826 = 497,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,812x = 497,826 × 497,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,812x = 247,830,726,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,830,726,276/322,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,724.64
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