Finding the Third Proportional to 325,830 and 455,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,830 and 455,192 is: 635,913.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,830 : 455,192 = 455,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,830/455,192 = 455,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,830x = 455,192 × 455,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,830x = 207,199,756,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,199,756,864/325,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,913.69
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