Finding the Third Proportional to 325,484 and 492,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,484 and 492,816 is: 746,173.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,484 : 492,816 = 492,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,484/492,816 = 492,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,484x = 492,816 × 492,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,484x = 242,867,609,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,867,609,856/325,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,173.73
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