Finding the Third Proportional to 326,216 and 504,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,216 and 504,168 is: 779,193.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,216 : 504,168 = 504,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,216/504,168 = 504,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,216x = 504,168 × 504,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,216x = 254,185,372,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,185,372,224/326,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,193.46
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