Finding the Third Proportional to 326,424 and 692,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,424 and 692,052 is: 1,467,220.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,424 : 692,052 = 692,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,424/692,052 = 692,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,424x = 692,052 × 692,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,424x = 478,935,970,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 478,935,970,704/326,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,467,220.46
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