Finding the Third Proportional to 324,008 and 436,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,008 and 436,177 is: 587,178.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,008 : 436,177 = 436,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,008/436,177 = 436,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,008x = 436,177 × 436,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,008x = 190,250,375,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,250,375,329/324,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587,178.02
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