Finding the Third Proportional to 328,494 and 469,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,494 and 469,710 is: 671,633.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,494 : 469,710 = 469,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,494/469,710 = 469,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,494x = 469,710 × 469,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,494x = 220,627,484,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,627,484,100/328,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,633.22
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