Finding the Third Proportional to 321,194 and 691,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,194 and 691,720 is: 1,489,680.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,194 : 691,720 = 691,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,194/691,720 = 691,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,194x = 691,720 × 691,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,194x = 478,476,558,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 478,476,558,400/321,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,489,680.87
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