Finding the Third Proportional to 326,907 and 499,869
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,907 and 499,869 is: 764,342.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,907 : 499,869 = 499,869 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,907/499,869 = 499,869/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,907x = 499,869 × 499,869 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,907x = 249,869,017,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,869,017,161/326,907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,342.82
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