Finding the Third Proportional to 324,526 and 484,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,526 and 484,088 is: 722,102.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,526 : 484,088 = 484,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,526/484,088 = 484,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,526x = 484,088 × 484,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,526x = 234,341,191,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,341,191,744/324,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,102.98
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