Finding the Third Proportional to 325,986 and 498,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,986 and 498,666 is: 762,817.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,986 : 498,666 = 498,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,986/498,666 = 498,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,986x = 498,666 × 498,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,986x = 248,667,779,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,667,779,556/325,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,817.36
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