Finding the Third Proportional to 327,568 and 519,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,568 and 519,378 is: 823,503.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,568 : 519,378 = 519,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,568/519,378 = 519,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,568x = 519,378 × 519,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,568x = 269,753,506,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,753,506,884/327,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823,503.84
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