Finding the Third Proportional to 321,048 and 759,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,048 and 759,234 is: 1,795,483.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,048 : 759,234 = 759,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,048/759,234 = 759,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,048x = 759,234 × 759,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,048x = 576,436,266,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,436,266,756/321,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,795,483.13
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