Finding the Third Proportional to 321,476.63 and 691,341.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,476.63 and 691,341.75 is: 1,486,743.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,476.63 : 691,341.75 = 691,341.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,476.63/691,341.75 = 691,341.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,476.63x = 691,341.75 × 691,341.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,476.63x = 477,953,415,293.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 477,953,415,293.06/321,476.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,486,743.91
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