Finding the Third Proportional to 327,612 and 493,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,612 and 493,725 is: 744,064.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,612 : 493,725 = 493,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,612/493,725 = 493,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,612x = 493,725 × 493,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,612x = 243,764,375,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 243,764,375,625/327,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,064.25
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