Finding the Third Proportional to 322,488 and 753,063.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,488 and 753,063.75 is: 1,758,530.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,488 : 753,063.75 = 753,063.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,488/753,063.75 = 753,063.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,488x = 753,063.75 × 753,063.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,488x = 567,105,011,564.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 567,105,011,564.06/322,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,758,530.59
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