Finding the Third Proportional to 327,264 and 439,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,264 and 439,776 is: 590,969.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,264 : 439,776 = 439,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,264/439,776 = 439,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,264x = 439,776 × 439,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,264x = 193,402,930,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,402,930,176/327,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,969.16
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