Finding the Third Proportional to 326,693 and 492,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,693 and 492,807 is: 743,385.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,693 : 492,807 = 492,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,693/492,807 = 492,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,693x = 492,807 × 492,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,693x = 242,858,739,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,858,739,249/326,693 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,385.19
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