Finding the Third Proportional to 328,580 and 469,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,580 and 469,862 is: 671,892.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,580 : 469,862 = 469,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,580/469,862 = 469,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,580x = 469,862 × 469,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,580x = 220,770,299,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,770,299,044/328,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,892.08
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