Finding the Third Proportional to 322,886 and 443,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,886 and 443,235 is: 608,441.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,886 : 443,235 = 443,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,886/443,235 = 443,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,886x = 443,235 × 443,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,886x = 196,457,265,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,457,265,225/322,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,441.57
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