Finding the Third Proportional to 322,938 and 504,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,938 and 504,029 is: 786,668.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,938 : 504,029 = 504,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,938/504,029 = 504,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,938x = 504,029 × 504,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,938x = 254,045,232,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,045,232,841/322,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,668.75
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