Finding the Third Proportional to 327,260 and 441,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,260 and 441,960 is: 596,860.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,260 : 441,960 = 441,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,260/441,960 = 441,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,260x = 441,960 × 441,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,260x = 195,328,641,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,328,641,600/327,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 596,860.73
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