Finding the Third Proportional to 327,036 and 439,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,036 and 439,494 is: 590,622.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,036 : 439,494 = 439,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,036/439,494 = 439,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,036x = 439,494 × 439,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,036x = 193,154,976,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,154,976,036/327,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,622.98
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