Finding the Third Proportional to 326,966 and 499,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,966 and 499,953 is: 764,461.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,966 : 499,953 = 499,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,966/499,953 = 499,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,966x = 499,953 × 499,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,966x = 249,953,002,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,953,002,209/326,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,461.76
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