Finding the Third Proportional to 321,880.50 and 692,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,880.50 and 692,847 is: 1,491,351.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,880.50 : 692,847 = 692,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,880.50/692,847 = 692,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,880.50x = 692,847 × 692,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,880.50x = 480,036,965,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 480,036,965,409/321,880.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,491,351.50
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