Finding the Third Proportional to 327,481 and 520,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,481 and 520,743 is: 828,058.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,481 : 520,743 = 520,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,481/520,743 = 520,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,481x = 520,743 × 520,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,481x = 271,173,272,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,173,272,049/327,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828,058.03
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