Finding the Third Proportional to 326,944 and 439,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,944 and 439,362 is: 590,434.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,944 : 439,362 = 439,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,944/439,362 = 439,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,944x = 439,362 × 439,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,944x = 193,038,967,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,038,967,044/326,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,434.35
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