Finding the Third Proportional to 324,676 and 499,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,676 and 499,326 is: 767,923.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,676 : 499,326 = 499,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,676/499,326 = 499,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,676x = 499,326 × 499,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,676x = 249,326,454,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,326,454,276/324,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,923.88
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