Finding the Third Proportional to 327,805 and 494,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,805 and 494,722 is: 746,632.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,805 : 494,722 = 494,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,805/494,722 = 494,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,805x = 494,722 × 494,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,805x = 244,749,857,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,749,857,284/327,805 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,632.47
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