Finding the Third Proportional to 321,370.50 and 613,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,370.50 and 613,581 is: 1,171,487.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,370.50 : 613,581 = 613,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,370.50/613,581 = 613,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,370.50x = 613,581 × 613,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,370.50x = 376,481,643,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 376,481,643,561/321,370.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,171,487.87
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