Finding the Third Proportional to 327,530 and 497,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,530 and 497,204 is: 754,776.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,530 : 497,204 = 497,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,530/497,204 = 497,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,530x = 497,204 × 497,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,530x = 247,211,817,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,211,817,616/327,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,776.10
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