Finding the Third Proportional to 324,892 and 484,644.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,892 and 484,644.50 is: 722,948.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,892 : 484,644.50 = 484,644.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,892/484,644.50 = 484,644.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,892x = 484,644.50 × 484,644.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,892x = 234,880,291,380.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,880,291,380.25/324,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,948.83
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