Finding the Third Proportional to 320,506 and 464,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,506 and 464,223 is: 672,383.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,506 : 464,223 = 464,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,506/464,223 = 464,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,506x = 464,223 × 464,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,506x = 215,502,993,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,502,993,729/320,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672,383.65
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