Finding the Third Proportional to 322,067.50 and 699,630.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,067.50 and 699,630.50 is: 1,519,814.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,067.50 : 699,630.50 = 699,630.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,067.50/699,630.50 = 699,630.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,067.50x = 699,630.50 × 699,630.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,067.50x = 489,482,836,530.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 489,482,836,530.25/322,067.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,519,814.44
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