Finding the Third Proportional to 328,609 and 499,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,609 and 499,062 is: 757,930.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,609 : 499,062 = 499,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,609/499,062 = 499,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,609x = 499,062 × 499,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,609x = 249,062,879,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,062,879,844/328,609 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,930.79
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