Finding the Third Proportional to 324,466 and 434,018
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,466 and 434,018 is: 580,558.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,466 : 434,018 = 434,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,466/434,018 = 434,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,466x = 434,018 × 434,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,466x = 188,371,624,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,371,624,324/324,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 580,558.90
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