Finding the Third Proportional to 326,232 and 475,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,232 and 475,146 is: 692,034.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,232 : 475,146 = 475,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,232/475,146 = 475,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,232x = 475,146 × 475,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,232x = 225,763,721,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,763,721,316/326,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692,034.26
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