Finding the Third Proportional to 321,009 and 683,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,009 and 683,490 is: 1,455,281.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,009 : 683,490 = 683,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,009/683,490 = 683,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,009x = 683,490 × 683,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,009x = 467,158,580,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 467,158,580,100/321,009 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,455,281.88
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