Finding the Third Proportional to 279,362 and 432,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 279,362 and 432,480 is: 669,521.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279,362 : 432,480 = 432,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279,362/432,480 = 432,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279,362x = 432,480 × 432,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279,362x = 187,038,950,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,038,950,400/279,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,521.80
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