Finding the Third Proportional to 326,564 and 499,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,564 and 499,514 is: 764,059.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,564 : 499,514 = 499,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,564/499,514 = 499,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,564x = 499,514 × 499,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,564x = 249,514,236,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,514,236,196/326,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,059.22
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