Finding the Third Proportional to 327,465 and 492,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,465 and 492,412 is: 740,444.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,465 : 492,412 = 492,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,465/492,412 = 492,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,465x = 492,412 × 492,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,465x = 242,469,577,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,469,577,744/327,465 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,444.25
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