Finding the Third Proportional to 326,268 and 504,279
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,268 and 504,279 is: 779,412.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,268 : 504,279 = 504,279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,268/504,279 = 504,279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,268x = 504,279 × 504,279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,268x = 254,297,309,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,297,309,841/326,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,412.35
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