Finding the Third Proportional to 321,859.50 and 486,931
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,859.50 and 486,931 is: 736,662.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,859.50 : 486,931 = 486,931 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,859.50/486,931 = 486,931/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,859.50x = 486,931 × 486,931 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,859.50x = 237,101,798,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,101,798,761/321,859.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,662.42
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