Finding the Third Proportional to 326,948 and 439,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,948 and 439,368 is: 590,443.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,948 : 439,368 = 439,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,948/439,368 = 439,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,948x = 439,368 × 439,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,948x = 193,044,239,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,044,239,424/326,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,443.25
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