Finding the Third Proportional to 321,129 and 759,442.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,129 and 759,442.50 is: 1,796,016.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,129 : 759,442.50 = 759,442.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,129/759,442.50 = 759,442.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,129x = 759,442.50 × 759,442.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,129x = 576,752,910,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,752,910,806.25/321,129 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,796,016.28
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