Finding the Third Proportional to 328,989 and 445,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,989 and 445,800 is: 604,085.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,989 : 445,800 = 445,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,989/445,800 = 445,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,989x = 445,800 × 445,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,989x = 198,737,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,737,640,000/328,989 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,085.97
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