Finding the Third Proportional to 326,640 and 513,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,640 and 513,288 is: 806,590.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,640 : 513,288 = 513,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,640/513,288 = 513,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,640x = 513,288 × 513,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,640x = 263,464,570,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,464,570,944/326,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,590.04
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