Finding the Third Proportional to 327,312 and 444,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,312 and 444,240 is: 602,939.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,312 : 444,240 = 444,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,312/444,240 = 444,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,312x = 444,240 × 444,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,312x = 197,349,177,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,349,177,600/327,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,939.02
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