Finding the Third Proportional to 328,734 and 445,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,734 and 445,464 is: 603,643.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,734 : 445,464 = 445,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,734/445,464 = 445,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,734x = 445,464 × 445,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,734x = 198,438,175,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,438,175,296/328,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,643.60
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