Finding the Third Proportional to 329,063 and 497,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,063 and 497,645 is: 752,593.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,063 : 497,645 = 497,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,063/497,645 = 497,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,063x = 497,645 × 497,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,063x = 247,650,546,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,650,546,025/329,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,593.11
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