Finding the Third Proportional to 323,738 and 479,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,738 and 479,326 is: 709,689.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,738 : 479,326 = 479,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,738/479,326 = 479,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,738x = 479,326 × 479,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,738x = 229,753,414,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,753,414,276/323,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,689.36
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