Finding the Third Proportional to 327,948 and 494,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,948 and 494,934 is: 746,946.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,948 : 494,934 = 494,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,948/494,934 = 494,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,948x = 494,934 × 494,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,948x = 244,959,664,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,959,664,356/327,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,946.66
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