Finding the Third Proportional to 329,262 and 507,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,262 and 507,575 is: 782,454.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,262 : 507,575 = 507,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,262/507,575 = 507,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,262x = 507,575 × 507,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,262x = 257,632,380,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,632,380,625/329,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,454.04
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