Finding the Third Proportional to 328,673 and 469,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,673 and 469,681 is: 671,184.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,673 : 469,681 = 469,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,673/469,681 = 469,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,673x = 469,681 × 469,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,673x = 220,600,241,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,600,241,761/328,673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,184.56
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