Finding the Third Proportional to 324,514 and 484,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,514 and 484,069 is: 722,073.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,514 : 484,069 = 484,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,514/484,069 = 484,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,514x = 484,069 × 484,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,514x = 234,322,796,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,322,796,761/324,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,073.00
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