Finding the Third Proportional to 318,292 and 430,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,292 and 430,750 is: 582,941.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,292 : 430,750 = 430,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,292/430,750 = 430,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,292x = 430,750 × 430,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,292x = 185,545,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,545,562,500/318,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,941.33
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