Finding the Third Proportional to 323,439 and 463,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,439 and 463,140 is: 663,181.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,439 : 463,140 = 463,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,439/463,140 = 463,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,439x = 463,140 × 463,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,439x = 214,498,659,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,498,659,600/323,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663,181.19
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