Finding the Third Proportional to 321,537.75 and 685,782.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,537.75 and 685,782.75 is: 1,462,652.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,537.75 : 685,782.75 = 685,782.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,537.75/685,782.75 = 685,782.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,537.75x = 685,782.75 × 685,782.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,537.75x = 470,297,980,197.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 470,297,980,197.56/321,537.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,462,652.46
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