Finding the Third Proportional to 324,432 and 693,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,432 and 693,700 is: 1,483,268.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,432 : 693,700 = 693,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,432/693,700 = 693,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,432x = 693,700 × 693,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,432x = 481,219,690,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,219,690,000/324,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,483,268.27
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