Finding the Third Proportional to 328,552 and 479,909
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,552 and 479,909 is: 700,992.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,552 : 479,909 = 479,909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,552/479,909 = 479,909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,552x = 479,909 × 479,909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,552x = 230,312,648,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,312,648,281/328,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 700,992.99
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