Finding the Third Proportional to 326,520 and 478,602
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,520 and 478,602 is: 701,518.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,520 : 478,602 = 478,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,520/478,602 = 478,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,520x = 478,602 × 478,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,520x = 229,059,874,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,059,874,404/326,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,518.66
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