Finding the Third Proportional to 327,618 and 493,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,618 and 493,735 is: 744,080.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,618 : 493,735 = 493,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,618/493,735 = 493,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,618x = 493,735 × 493,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,618x = 243,774,250,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 243,774,250,225/327,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,080.76
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