Finding the Third Proportional to 307,535 and 432,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,535 and 432,888 is: 609,335.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,535 : 432,888 = 432,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,535/432,888 = 432,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,535x = 432,888 × 432,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,535x = 187,392,020,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,392,020,544/307,535 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609,335.59
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