Finding the Third Proportional to 326,498 and 366,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,498 and 366,980 is: 412,481.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,498 : 366,980 = 366,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,498/366,980 = 366,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,498x = 366,980 × 366,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,498x = 134,674,320,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,674,320,400/326,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,481.30
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