Finding the Third Proportional to 323,244 and 434,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,244 and 434,820 is: 584,909.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,244 : 434,820 = 434,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,244/434,820 = 434,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,244x = 434,820 × 434,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,244x = 189,068,432,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,068,432,400/323,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,909.33
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