Finding the Third Proportional to 326,315 and 459,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,315 and 459,526 is: 647,117.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,315 : 459,526 = 459,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,315/459,526 = 459,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,315x = 459,526 × 459,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,315x = 211,164,144,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,164,144,676/326,315 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647,117.49
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