Finding the Third Proportional to 325,071 and 431,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,071 and 431,331 is: 572,325.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,071 : 431,331 = 431,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,071/431,331 = 431,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,071x = 431,331 × 431,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,071x = 186,046,431,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,046,431,561/325,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,325.53
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