Finding the Third Proportional to 325,140 and 431,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,140 and 431,536 is: 572,748.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,140 : 431,536 = 431,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,140/431,536 = 431,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,140x = 431,536 × 431,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,140x = 186,223,319,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,223,319,296/325,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,748.11
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