Finding the Third Proportional to 322,474 and 451,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,474 and 451,027 is: 630,827.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,474 : 451,027 = 451,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,474/451,027 = 451,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,474x = 451,027 × 451,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,474x = 203,425,354,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,425,354,729/322,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,827.15
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