Finding the Third Proportional to 326,276 and 459,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,276 and 459,474 is: 647,048.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,276 : 459,474 = 459,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,276/459,474 = 459,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,276x = 459,474 × 459,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,276x = 211,116,356,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,116,356,676/326,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647,048.38
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