Finding the Third Proportional to 328,428 and 494,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,428 and 494,100 is: 743,343.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,428 : 494,100 = 494,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,428/494,100 = 494,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,428x = 494,100 × 494,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,428x = 244,134,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,134,810,000/328,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,343.47
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