Finding the Third Proportional to 326,133 and 661,486.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,133 and 661,486.50 is: 1,341,674.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,133 : 661,486.50 = 661,486.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,133/661,486.50 = 661,486.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,133x = 661,486.50 × 661,486.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,133x = 437,564,389,682.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 437,564,389,682.25/326,133 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,341,674.68
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