Finding the Third Proportional to 326,468 and 499,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,468 and 499,083 is: 762,965.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,468 : 499,083 = 499,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,468/499,083 = 499,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,468x = 499,083 × 499,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,468x = 249,083,840,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,083,840,889/326,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,965.56
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