Finding the Third Proportional to 322,183.69 and 487,346.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,183.69 and 487,346.06 is: 737,176.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,183.69 : 487,346.06 = 487,346.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,183.69/487,346.06 = 487,346.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,183.69x = 487,346.06 × 487,346.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,183.69x = 237,506,184,634.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,506,184,634.25/322,183.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,176.32
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