Finding the Third Proportional to 326,566 and 494,771
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,566 and 494,771 is: 749,613.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,566 : 494,771 = 494,771 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,566/494,771 = 494,771/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,566x = 494,771 × 494,771 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,566x = 244,798,342,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,798,342,441/326,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,613.68
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