Finding the Third Proportional to 329,054 and 497,631
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,054 and 497,631 is: 752,571.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,054 : 497,631 = 497,631 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,054/497,631 = 497,631/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,054x = 497,631 × 497,631 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,054x = 247,636,612,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,636,612,161/329,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,571.35
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