Finding the Third Proportional to 328,834 and 492,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,834 and 492,351 is: 737,178.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,834 : 492,351 = 492,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,834/492,351 = 492,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,834x = 492,351 × 492,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,834x = 242,409,507,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,409,507,201/328,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,178.96
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