Finding the Third Proportional to 321,992 and 510,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,992 and 510,600 is: 809,685.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,992 : 510,600 = 510,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,992/510,600 = 510,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,992x = 510,600 × 510,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,992x = 260,712,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,712,360,000/321,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 809,685.83
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