Finding the Third Proportional to 329,248 and 498,462
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,248 and 498,462 is: 754,641.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,248 : 498,462 = 498,462 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,248/498,462 = 498,462/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,248x = 498,462 × 498,462 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,248x = 248,464,365,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,464,365,444/329,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,641.99
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