Finding the Third Proportional to 322,980.75 and 462,327.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,980.75 and 462,327.75 is: 661,794.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,980.75 : 462,327.75 = 462,327.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,980.75/462,327.75 = 462,327.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,980.75x = 462,327.75 × 462,327.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,980.75x = 213,746,948,420.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,746,948,420.06/322,980.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,794.70
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