Finding the Third Proportional to 328,076 and 430,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,076 and 430,788 is: 565,656.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,076 : 430,788 = 430,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,076/430,788 = 430,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,076x = 430,788 × 430,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,076x = 185,578,300,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,578,300,944/328,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565,656.44
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