Finding the Third Proportional to 327,490 and 499,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,490 and 499,983 is: 763,330.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,490 : 499,983 = 499,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,490/499,983 = 499,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,490x = 499,983 × 499,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,490x = 249,983,000,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,983,000,289/327,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,330.18
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