Finding the Third Proportional to 328,497 and 363,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,497 and 363,057 is: 401,252.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,497 : 363,057 = 363,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,497/363,057 = 363,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,497x = 363,057 × 363,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,497x = 131,810,385,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,810,385,249/328,497 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,252.93
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