Finding the Third Proportional to 324,104.06 and 490,628.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,104.06 and 490,628.25 is: 742,712.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,104.06 : 490,628.25 = 490,628.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,104.06/490,628.25 = 490,628.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,104.06x = 490,628.25 × 490,628.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,104.06x = 240,716,079,698.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,716,079,698.06/324,104.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 742,712.32
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