Finding the Third Proportional to 328,927 and 492,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,927 and 492,052 is: 736,075.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,927 : 492,052 = 492,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,927/492,052 = 492,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,927x = 492,052 × 492,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,927x = 242,115,170,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,115,170,704/328,927 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,075.70
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