Finding the Third Proportional to 326,937 and 689,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,937 and 689,370 is: 1,453,585.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,937 : 689,370 = 689,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,937/689,370 = 689,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,937x = 689,370 × 689,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,937x = 475,230,996,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 475,230,996,900/326,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,453,585.85
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