Finding the Third Proportional to 322,353 and 758,254.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,353 and 758,254.50 is: 1,783,603.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,353 : 758,254.50 = 758,254.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,353/758,254.50 = 758,254.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,353x = 758,254.50 × 758,254.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,353x = 574,949,886,770.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 574,949,886,770.25/322,353 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,783,603.34
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