Finding the Third Proportional to 324,504 and 484,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,504 and 484,056 is: 722,056.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,504 : 484,056 = 484,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,504/484,056 = 484,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,504x = 484,056 × 484,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,504x = 234,310,211,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,310,211,136/324,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,056.47
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