Finding the Third Proportional to 326,945 and 692,783
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,945 and 692,783 is: 1,467,978.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,945 : 692,783 = 692,783 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,945/692,783 = 692,783/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,945x = 692,783 × 692,783 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,945x = 479,948,285,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 479,948,285,089/326,945 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,467,978.67
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