Finding the Third Proportional to 328,764 and 495,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,764 and 495,036 is: 745,399.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,764 : 495,036 = 495,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,764/495,036 = 495,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,764x = 495,036 × 495,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,764x = 245,060,641,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,060,641,296/328,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,399.87
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