Finding the Third Proportional to 324,909 and 484,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,909 and 484,668 is: 722,981.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,909 : 484,668 = 484,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,909/484,668 = 484,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,909x = 484,668 × 484,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,909x = 234,903,070,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,903,070,224/324,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,981.11
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