Finding the Third Proportional to 321,912 and 692,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,912 and 692,912 is: 1,491,485.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,912 : 692,912 = 692,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,912/692,912 = 692,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,912x = 692,912 × 692,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,912x = 480,127,039,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 480,127,039,744/321,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,491,485.37
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