Finding the Third Proportional to 321,588 and 651,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,588 and 651,924 is: 1,321,581.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,588 : 651,924 = 651,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,588/651,924 = 651,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,588x = 651,924 × 651,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,588x = 425,004,901,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 425,004,901,776/321,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,321,581.97
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