Finding the Third Proportional to 326,624 and 499,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,624 and 499,652 is: 764,341.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,624 : 499,652 = 499,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,624/499,652 = 499,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,624x = 499,652 × 499,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,624x = 249,652,121,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,652,121,104/326,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,341.02
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