Finding the Third Proportional to 326,664 and 692,993.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,664 and 692,993.25 is: 1,470,133.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,664 : 692,993.25 = 692,993.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,664/692,993.25 = 692,993.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,664x = 692,993.25 × 692,993.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,664x = 480,239,644,545.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 480,239,644,545.56/326,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,470,133.36
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