Finding the Third Proportional to 329,066 and 496,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,066 and 496,027 is: 747,700.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,066 : 496,027 = 496,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,066/496,027 = 496,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,066x = 496,027 × 496,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,066x = 246,042,784,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,042,784,729/329,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,700.41
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