Finding the Third Proportional to 318,004 and 430,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,004 and 430,350 is: 582,386.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,004 : 430,350 = 430,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,004/430,350 = 430,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,004x = 430,350 × 430,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,004x = 185,201,122,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,201,122,500/318,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,386.14
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