Finding the Third Proportional to 326,678 and 504,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,678 and 504,719 is: 779,793.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,678 : 504,719 = 504,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,678/504,719 = 504,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,678x = 504,719 × 504,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,678x = 254,741,268,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,741,268,961/326,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,793.16
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