Finding the Third Proportional to 327,364 and 510,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,364 and 510,943 is: 797,469.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,364 : 510,943 = 510,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,364/510,943 = 510,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,364x = 510,943 × 510,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,364x = 261,062,749,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,062,749,249/327,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,469.33
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