Finding the Third Proportional to 326,244 and 483,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,244 and 483,302 is: 715,969.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,244 : 483,302 = 483,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,244/483,302 = 483,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,244x = 483,302 × 483,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,244x = 233,580,823,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,580,823,204/326,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,969.71
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