Finding the Third Proportional to 327,064 and 479,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,064 and 479,828 is: 703,944.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,064 : 479,828 = 479,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,064/479,828 = 479,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,064x = 479,828 × 479,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,064x = 230,234,909,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,234,909,584/327,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,944.52
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