Finding the Third Proportional to 326,240 and 483,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,240 and 483,296 is: 715,960.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,240 : 483,296 = 483,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,240/483,296 = 483,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,240x = 483,296 × 483,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,240x = 233,575,023,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,575,023,616/326,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,960.71
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