Finding the Third Proportional to 328,354 and 488,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,354 and 488,149 is: 725,708.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,354 : 488,149 = 488,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,354/488,149 = 488,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,354x = 488,149 × 488,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,354x = 238,289,446,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,289,446,201/328,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,708.98
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