Finding the Third Proportional to 328,174 and 419,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,174 and 419,299 is: 535,726.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,174 : 419,299 = 419,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,174/419,299 = 419,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,174x = 419,299 × 419,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,174x = 175,811,651,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,811,651,401/328,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,726.94
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