Finding the Third Proportional to 323,013 and 452,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,013 and 452,640 is: 634,287.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,013 : 452,640 = 452,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,013/452,640 = 452,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,013x = 452,640 × 452,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,013x = 204,882,969,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,882,969,600/323,013 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,287.07
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