Finding the Third Proportional to 324,682 and 442,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,682 and 442,310 is: 602,553.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,682 : 442,310 = 442,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,682/442,310 = 442,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,682x = 442,310 × 442,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,682x = 195,638,136,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,638,136,100/324,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,553.07
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