Finding the Third Proportional to 327,539 and 497,222
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,539 and 497,222 is: 754,810.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,539 : 497,222 = 497,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,539/497,222 = 497,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,539x = 497,222 × 497,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,539x = 247,229,717,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,229,717,284/327,539 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,810.01
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