Finding the Third Proportional to 321,591 and 472,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,591 and 472,752 is: 694,964.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,591 : 472,752 = 472,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,591/472,752 = 472,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,591x = 472,752 × 472,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,591x = 223,494,453,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,494,453,504/321,591 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,964.89
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