Finding the Third Proportional to 318,424 and 432,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,424 and 432,679 is: 587,930.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,424 : 432,679 = 432,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,424/432,679 = 432,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,424x = 432,679 × 432,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,424x = 187,211,117,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,211,117,041/318,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587,930.30
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