Finding the Third Proportional to 320,472 and 464,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,472 and 464,184 is: 672,342.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,472 : 464,184 = 464,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,472/464,184 = 464,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,472x = 464,184 × 464,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,472x = 215,466,785,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,466,785,856/320,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672,342.00
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