Finding the Third Proportional to 327,124 and 463,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,124 and 463,900 is: 657,864.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,124 : 463,900 = 463,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,124/463,900 = 463,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,124x = 463,900 × 463,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,124x = 215,203,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,203,210,000/327,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,864.33
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