Finding the Third Proportional to 328,494 and 363,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,494 and 363,054 is: 401,249.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,494 : 363,054 = 363,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,494/363,054 = 363,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,494x = 363,054 × 363,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,494x = 131,808,206,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,808,206,916/328,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,249.97
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