Finding the Third Proportional to 328,820 and 445,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,820 and 445,599 is: 603,851.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,820 : 445,599 = 445,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,820/445,599 = 445,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,820x = 445,599 × 445,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,820x = 198,558,468,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,558,468,801/328,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,851.56
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