Finding the Third Proportional to 326,482 and 366,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,482 and 366,964 is: 412,465.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,482 : 366,964 = 366,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,482/366,964 = 366,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,482x = 366,964 × 366,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,482x = 134,662,577,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,662,577,296/326,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,465.55
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