Finding the Third Proportional to 322,020 and 423,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,020 and 423,576 is: 557,159.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,020 : 423,576 = 423,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,020/423,576 = 423,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,020x = 423,576 × 423,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,020x = 179,416,627,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,416,627,776/322,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,159.89
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