Finding the Third Proportional to 328,848 and 493,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,848 and 493,316 is: 740,040.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,848 : 493,316 = 493,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,848/493,316 = 493,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,848x = 493,316 × 493,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,848x = 243,360,675,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 243,360,675,856/328,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,040.01
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