Finding the Third Proportional to 326,280 and 722,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,280 and 722,436 is: 1,599,588.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,280 : 722,436 = 722,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,280/722,436 = 722,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,280x = 722,436 × 722,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,280x = 521,913,774,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,913,774,096/326,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,599,588.62
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