Finding the Third Proportional to 327,744 and 500,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,744 and 500,364 is: 763,901.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,744 : 500,364 = 500,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,744/500,364 = 500,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,744x = 500,364 × 500,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,744x = 250,364,132,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,364,132,496/327,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,901.50
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