Finding the Third Proportional to 326,248 and 459,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,248 and 459,424 is: 646,963.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,248 : 459,424 = 459,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,248/459,424 = 459,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,248x = 459,424 × 459,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,248x = 211,070,411,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,070,411,776/326,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,963.08
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