Finding the Third Proportional to 329,796 and 497,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,796 and 497,754 is: 751,249.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,796 : 497,754 = 497,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,796/497,754 = 497,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,796x = 497,754 × 497,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,796x = 247,759,044,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,759,044,516/329,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 751,249.39
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