Finding the Third Proportional to 326,754 and 499,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,754 and 499,743 is: 764,315.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,754 : 499,743 = 499,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,754/499,743 = 499,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,754x = 499,743 × 499,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,754x = 249,743,066,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,743,066,049/326,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,315.25
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