Finding the Third Proportional to 326,788 and 683,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,788 and 683,502 is: 1,429,596.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,788 : 683,502 = 683,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,788/683,502 = 683,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,788x = 683,502 × 683,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,788x = 467,174,984,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 467,174,984,004/326,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,429,596.51
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