Finding the Third Proportional to 329,264 and 507,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,264 and 507,578 is: 782,458.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,264 : 507,578 = 507,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,264/507,578 = 507,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,264x = 507,578 × 507,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,264x = 257,635,426,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,635,426,084/329,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,458.53
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