Finding the Third Proportional to 327,807 and 494,725.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,807 and 494,725.50 is: 746,638.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,807 : 494,725.50 = 494,725.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,807/494,725.50 = 494,725.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,807x = 494,725.50 × 494,725.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,807x = 244,753,320,350.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,753,320,350.25/327,807 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,638.48
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