Finding the Third Proportional to 326,752 and 499,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,752 and 499,740 is: 764,310.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,752 : 499,740 = 499,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,752/499,740 = 499,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,752x = 499,740 × 499,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,752x = 249,740,067,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,740,067,600/326,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,310.75
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