Finding the Third Proportional to 328,050 and 430,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,050 and 430,758 is: 565,622.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,050 : 430,758 = 430,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,050/430,758 = 430,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,050x = 430,758 × 430,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,050x = 185,552,454,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,552,454,564/328,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565,622.48
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