Finding the Third Proportional to 325,491 and 492,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,491 and 492,828 is: 746,194.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,491 : 492,828 = 492,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,491/492,828 = 492,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,491x = 492,828 × 492,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,491x = 242,879,437,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,879,437,584/325,491 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,194.02
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