Finding the Third Proportional to 323,040 and 481,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,040 and 481,407 is: 717,411.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,040 : 481,407 = 481,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,040/481,407 = 481,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,040x = 481,407 × 481,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,040x = 231,752,699,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,752,699,649/323,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,411.77
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