Finding the Third Proportional to 328,517 and 431,359
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,517 and 431,359 is: 566,395.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,517 : 431,359 = 431,359 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,517/431,359 = 431,359/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,517x = 431,359 × 431,359 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,517x = 186,070,586,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,070,586,881/328,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 566,395.61
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