Finding the Third Proportional to 323,034 and 481,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,034 and 481,395 is: 717,389.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,034 : 481,395 = 481,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,034/481,395 = 481,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,034x = 481,395 × 481,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,034x = 231,741,146,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,741,146,025/323,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,389.33
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