Finding the Third Proportional to 325,944 and 495,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,944 and 495,558 is: 753,435.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,944 : 495,558 = 495,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,944/495,558 = 495,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,944x = 495,558 × 495,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,944x = 245,577,731,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,577,731,364/325,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,435.35
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