Finding the Third Proportional to 326,224 and 459,388.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,224 and 459,388.50 is: 646,910.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,224 : 459,388.50 = 459,388.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,224/459,388.50 = 459,388.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,224x = 459,388.50 × 459,388.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,224x = 211,037,793,932.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,037,793,932.25/326,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,910.69
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