Finding the Third Proportional to 326,936 and 689,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,936 and 689,368 is: 1,453,581.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,936 : 689,368 = 689,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,936/689,368 = 689,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,936x = 689,368 × 689,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,936x = 475,228,239,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 475,228,239,424/326,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,453,581.86
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