Finding the Third Proportional to 323,804.25 and 687,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,804.25 and 687,069 is: 1,457,867.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,804.25 : 687,069 = 687,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,804.25/687,069 = 687,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,804.25x = 687,069 × 687,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,804.25x = 472,063,810,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 472,063,810,761/323,804.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,457,867.87
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