Finding the Third Proportional to 324,842 and 502,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,842 and 502,030 is: 775,866.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,842 : 502,030 = 502,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,842/502,030 = 502,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,842x = 502,030 × 502,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,842x = 252,034,120,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,034,120,900/324,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,866.79
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