Finding the Third Proportional to 332,704 and 498,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,704 and 498,624 is: 747,288.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,704 : 498,624 = 498,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,704/498,624 = 498,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,704x = 498,624 × 498,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,704x = 248,625,893,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,625,893,376/332,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,288.56
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