Finding the Third Proportional to 326,364 and 504,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,364 and 504,306 is: 779,266.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,364 : 504,306 = 504,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,364/504,306 = 504,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,364x = 504,306 × 504,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,364x = 254,324,541,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,324,541,636/326,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,266.53
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