Finding the Third Proportional to 335,810 and 465,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,810 and 465,432 is: 645,087.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,810 : 465,432 = 465,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,810/465,432 = 465,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,810x = 465,432 × 465,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,810x = 216,626,946,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,626,946,624/335,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,087.84
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