Finding the Third Proportional to 326,976 and 698,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,976 and 698,304 is: 1,491,328.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,976 : 698,304 = 698,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,976/698,304 = 698,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,976x = 698,304 × 698,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,976x = 487,628,476,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 487,628,476,416/326,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,491,328.04
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