Finding the Third Proportional to 325,082 and 431,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,082 and 431,344 is: 572,340.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,082 : 431,344 = 431,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,082/431,344 = 431,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,082x = 431,344 × 431,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,082x = 186,057,646,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,057,646,336/325,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,340.66
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