Finding the Third Proportional to 325,422 and 492,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,422 and 492,723 is: 746,034.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,422 : 492,723 = 492,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,422/492,723 = 492,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,422x = 492,723 × 492,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,422x = 242,775,954,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,775,954,729/325,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,034.24
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