Finding the Third Proportional to 320,164 and 463,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,164 and 463,716 is: 671,632.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,164 : 463,716 = 463,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,164/463,716 = 463,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,164x = 463,716 × 463,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,164x = 215,032,528,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,032,528,656/320,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,632.44
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