Finding the Third Proportional to 326,180.25 and 661,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,180.25 and 661,581 is: 1,341,863.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,180.25 : 661,581 = 661,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,180.25/661,581 = 661,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,180.25x = 661,581 × 661,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,180.25x = 437,689,419,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 437,689,419,561/326,180.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,341,863.65
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