Finding the Third Proportional to 323,145 and 661,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,145 and 661,962 is: 1,356,028.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,145 : 661,962 = 661,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,145/661,962 = 661,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,145x = 661,962 × 661,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,145x = 438,193,689,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 438,193,689,444/323,145 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,356,028.07
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