Finding the Third Proportional to 326,244 and 691,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,244 and 691,653 is: 1,466,337.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,244 : 691,653 = 691,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,244/691,653 = 691,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,244x = 691,653 × 691,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,244x = 478,383,872,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 478,383,872,409/326,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,466,337.69
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