Finding the Third Proportional to 321,750 and 482,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,750 and 482,004 is: 722,075.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,750 : 482,004 = 482,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,750/482,004 = 482,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,750x = 482,004 × 482,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,750x = 232,327,856,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,327,856,016/321,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,075.70
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