Finding the Third Proportional to 329,052 and 497,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,052 and 497,628 is: 752,566.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,052 : 497,628 = 497,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,052/497,628 = 497,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,052x = 497,628 × 497,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,052x = 247,633,626,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,633,626,384/329,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,566.85
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