Finding the Third Proportional to 328,078 and 430,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,078 and 430,791 is: 565,660.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,078 : 430,791 = 430,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,078/430,791 = 430,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,078x = 430,791 × 430,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,078x = 185,580,885,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,580,885,681/328,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565,660.87
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