Finding the Third Proportional to 327,230 and 480,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,230 and 480,073 is: 704,306.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,230 : 480,073 = 480,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,230/480,073 = 480,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,230x = 480,073 × 480,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,230x = 230,470,085,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,470,085,329/327,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,306.10
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