Finding the Third Proportional to 321,592 and 472,753.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,592 and 472,753.50 is: 694,967.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,592 : 472,753.50 = 472,753.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,592/472,753.50 = 472,753.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,592x = 472,753.50 × 472,753.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,592x = 223,495,871,762.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,495,871,762.25/321,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,967.14
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