Finding the Third Proportional to 326,014 and 498,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,014 and 498,709 is: 762,883.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,014 : 498,709 = 498,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,014/498,709 = 498,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,014x = 498,709 × 498,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,014x = 248,710,666,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,710,666,681/326,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,883.39
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