Finding the Third Proportional to 245,464 and 328,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,464 and 328,086 is: 438,518.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,464 : 328,086 = 328,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,464/328,086 = 328,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,464x = 328,086 × 328,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,464x = 107,640,423,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,640,423,396/245,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,518.17
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