Finding the Third Proportional to 328,656 and 469,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,656 and 469,656 is: 671,147.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,656 : 469,656 = 469,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,656/469,656 = 469,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,656x = 469,656 × 469,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,656x = 220,576,758,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,576,758,336/328,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,147.82
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