Finding the Third Proportional to 325,084 and 431,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,084 and 431,347 is: 572,345.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,084 : 431,347 = 431,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,084/431,347 = 431,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,084x = 431,347 × 431,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,084x = 186,060,234,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,060,234,409/325,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,345.10
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