Finding the Third Proportional to 321,001 and 759,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,001 and 759,131 is: 1,795,258.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,001 : 759,131 = 759,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,001/759,131 = 759,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,001x = 759,131 × 759,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,001x = 576,279,875,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,279,875,161/321,001 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,795,258.82
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