Finding the Third Proportional to 326,553 and 504,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,553 and 504,393 is: 779,084.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,553 : 504,393 = 504,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,553/504,393 = 504,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,553x = 504,393 × 504,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,553x = 254,412,298,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,412,298,449/326,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,084.25
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