Finding the Third Proportional to 327,272 and 441,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,272 and 441,976 is: 596,882.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,272 : 441,976 = 441,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,272/441,976 = 441,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,272x = 441,976 × 441,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,272x = 195,342,784,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,342,784,576/327,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 596,882.06
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