Finding the Third Proportional to 229,654 and 326,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,654 and 326,619 is: 464,524.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,654 : 326,619 = 326,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,654/326,619 = 326,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,654x = 326,619 × 326,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,654x = 106,679,971,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,679,971,161/229,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,524.77
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