Finding the Third Proportional to 326,087.81 and 428,803.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,087.81 and 428,803.88 is: 563,874.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,087.81 : 428,803.88 = 428,803.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,087.81/428,803.88 = 428,803.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,087.81x = 428,803.88 × 428,803.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,087.81x = 183,872,763,215.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,872,763,215.02/326,087.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,874.99
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