Finding the Third Proportional to 321,534 and 700,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,534 and 700,200 is: 1,524,815.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,534 : 700,200 = 700,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,534/700,200 = 700,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,534x = 700,200 × 700,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,534x = 490,280,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,280,040,000/321,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,524,815.54
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