Finding the Third Proportional to 326,620 and 499,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,620 and 499,644 is: 764,325.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,620 : 499,644 = 499,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,620/499,644 = 499,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,620x = 499,644 × 499,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,620x = 249,644,126,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,644,126,736/326,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,325.90
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