Finding the Third Proportional to 322,482 and 753,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,482 and 753,048 is: 1,758,489.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,482 : 753,048 = 753,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,482/753,048 = 753,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,482x = 753,048 × 753,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,482x = 567,081,290,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 567,081,290,304/322,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,758,489.75
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