Finding the Third Proportional to 327,174 and 463,961
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,174 and 463,961 is: 657,936.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,174 : 463,961 = 463,961 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,174/463,961 = 463,961/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,174x = 463,961 × 463,961 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,174x = 215,259,809,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,259,809,521/327,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,936.78
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