Finding the Third Proportional to 363,265 and 498,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,265 and 498,664 is: 684,529.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,265 : 498,664 = 498,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,265/498,664 = 498,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,265x = 498,664 × 498,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,265x = 248,665,784,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,665,784,896/363,265 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,529.98
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