Finding the Third Proportional to 324,162 and 475,733.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,162 and 475,733.25 is: 698,175.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,162 : 475,733.25 = 475,733.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,162/475,733.25 = 475,733.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,162x = 475,733.25 × 475,733.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,162x = 226,322,125,155.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,322,125,155.56/324,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,175.99
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