Finding the Third Proportional to 327,627 and 493,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,627 and 493,749 is: 744,102.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,627 : 493,749 = 493,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,627/493,749 = 493,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,627x = 493,749 × 493,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,627x = 243,788,075,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 243,788,075,001/327,627 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,102.52
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