Finding the Third Proportional to 324,072 and 507,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,072 and 507,216 is: 793,860.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,072 : 507,216 = 507,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,072/507,216 = 507,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,072x = 507,216 × 507,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,072x = 257,268,070,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,268,070,656/324,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,860.84
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