Finding the Third Proportional to 326,336 and 476,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,336 and 476,976 is: 697,152.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,336 : 476,976 = 476,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,336/476,976 = 476,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,336x = 476,976 × 476,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,336x = 227,506,104,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,506,104,576/326,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,152.95
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