Finding the Third Proportional to 326,524 and 504,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,524 and 504,564 is: 779,681.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,524 : 504,564 = 504,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,524/504,564 = 504,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,524x = 504,564 × 504,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,524x = 254,584,830,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,584,830,096/326,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,681.83
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