Finding the Third Proportional to 321,030 and 476,923.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,030 and 476,923.50 is: 708,519.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,030 : 476,923.50 = 476,923.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,030/476,923.50 = 476,923.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,030x = 476,923.50 × 476,923.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,030x = 227,456,024,852.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,456,024,852.25/321,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,519.53
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