Finding the Third Proportional to 325,302 and 492,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,302 and 492,490 is: 745,603.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,302 : 492,490 = 492,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,302/492,490 = 492,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,302x = 492,490 × 492,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,302x = 242,546,400,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,546,400,100/325,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,603.78
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