Finding the Third Proportional to 332,984 and 497,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,984 and 497,508 is: 743,321.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,984 : 497,508 = 497,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,984/497,508 = 497,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,984x = 497,508 × 497,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,984x = 247,514,210,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,514,210,064/332,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,321.63
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