Finding the Third Proportional to 326,212 and 504,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,212 and 504,164 is: 779,190.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,212 : 504,164 = 504,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,212/504,164 = 504,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,212x = 504,164 × 504,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,212x = 254,181,338,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,181,338,896/326,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,190.65
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