Finding the Third Proportional to 327,330 and 492,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,330 and 492,210 is: 740,142.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,330 : 492,210 = 492,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,330/492,210 = 492,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,330x = 492,210 × 492,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,330x = 242,270,684,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,270,684,100/327,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,142.01
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