Finding the Third Proportional to 326,472.75 and 462,371.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,472.75 and 462,371.63 is: 654,840.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,472.75 : 462,371.63 = 462,371.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,472.75/462,371.63 = 462,371.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,472.75x = 462,371.63 × 462,371.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,472.75x = 213,787,519,605.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,787,519,605.14/326,472.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,840.32
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