Finding the Third Proportional to 322,000 and 699,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,000 and 699,309 is: 1,518,736.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,000 : 699,309 = 699,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,000/699,309 = 699,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,000x = 699,309 × 699,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,000x = 489,033,077,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 489,033,077,481/322,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,518,736.27
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