Finding the Third Proportional to 326,982 and 439,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,982 and 439,413 is: 590,502.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,982 : 439,413 = 439,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,982/439,413 = 439,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,982x = 439,413 × 439,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,982x = 193,083,784,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,083,784,569/326,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,502.79
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