Finding the Third Proportional to 245,430 and 328,414.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,430 and 328,414.50 is: 439,457.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,430 : 328,414.50 = 328,414.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,430/328,414.50 = 328,414.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,430x = 328,414.50 × 328,414.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,430x = 107,856,083,810.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,856,083,810.25/245,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,457.62
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