Finding the Third Proportional to 328,033 and 490,341
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,033 and 490,341 is: 732,957.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,033 : 490,341 = 490,341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,033/490,341 = 490,341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,033x = 490,341 × 490,341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,033x = 240,434,296,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,434,296,281/328,033 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,957.65
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