Finding the Third Proportional to 327,084 and 492,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,084 and 492,570 is: 741,782.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,084 : 492,570 = 492,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,084/492,570 = 492,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,084x = 492,570 × 492,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,084x = 242,625,204,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,625,204,900/327,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,782.55
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