Finding the Third Proportional to 329,060 and 497,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,060 and 497,640 is: 752,584.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,060 : 497,640 = 497,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,060/497,640 = 497,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,060x = 497,640 × 497,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,060x = 247,645,569,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,645,569,600/329,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,584.85
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