Finding the Third Proportional to 328,088 and 430,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,088 and 430,806 is: 565,683.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,088 : 430,806 = 430,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,088/430,806 = 430,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,088x = 430,806 × 430,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,088x = 185,593,809,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,593,809,636/328,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565,683.02
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