Finding the Third Proportional to 326,940 and 689,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,940 and 689,375 is: 1,453,593.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,940 : 689,375 = 689,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,940/689,375 = 689,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,940x = 689,375 × 689,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,940x = 475,237,890,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 475,237,890,625/326,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,453,593.60
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