Finding the Third Proportional to 326,642 and 513,291
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,642 and 513,291 is: 806,594.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,642 : 513,291 = 513,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,642/513,291 = 513,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,642x = 513,291 × 513,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,642x = 263,467,650,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,467,650,681/326,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,594.53
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