Finding the Third Proportional to 326,238 and 691,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,238 and 691,644 is: 1,466,326.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,238 : 691,644 = 691,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,238/691,644 = 691,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,238x = 691,644 × 691,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,238x = 478,371,422,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 478,371,422,736/326,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,466,326.49
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