Finding the Third Proportional to 326,484 and 366,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,484 and 366,966 is: 412,467.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,484 : 366,966 = 366,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,484/366,966 = 366,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,484x = 366,966 × 366,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,484x = 134,664,045,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,664,045,156/326,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,467.52
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