Finding the Third Proportional to 326,520 and 494,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,520 and 494,708 is: 749,528.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,520 : 494,708 = 494,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,520/494,708 = 494,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,520x = 494,708 × 494,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,520x = 244,736,005,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,736,005,264/326,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,528.38
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