Finding the Third Proportional to 326,367 and 498,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,367 and 498,930 is: 762,733.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,367 : 498,930 = 498,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,367/498,930 = 498,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,367x = 498,930 × 498,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,367x = 248,931,144,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,931,144,900/326,367 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,733.81
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