Finding the Third Proportional to 324,252 and 485,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,252 and 485,082 is: 725,684.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,252 : 485,082 = 485,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,252/485,082 = 485,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,252x = 485,082 × 485,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,252x = 235,304,546,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,304,546,724/324,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,684.18
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