Finding the Third Proportional to 322,007 and 437,311.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,007 and 437,311.50 is: 593,904.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,007 : 437,311.50 = 437,311.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,007/437,311.50 = 437,311.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,007x = 437,311.50 × 437,311.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,007x = 191,241,348,032.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,241,348,032.25/322,007 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 593,904.32
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