Finding the Third Proportional to 328,071 and 474,123
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,071 and 474,123 is: 685,195.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,071 : 474,123 = 474,123 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,071/474,123 = 474,123/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,071x = 474,123 × 474,123 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,071x = 224,792,619,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,792,619,129/328,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 685,195.03
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