Finding the Third Proportional to 324,674 and 499,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,674 and 499,323 is: 767,919.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,674 : 499,323 = 499,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,674/499,323 = 499,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,674x = 499,323 × 499,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,674x = 249,323,458,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,323,458,329/324,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,919.38
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