Finding the Third Proportional to 327,195 and 692,115
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,195 and 692,115 is: 1,464,029.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,195 : 692,115 = 692,115 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,195/692,115 = 692,115/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,195x = 692,115 × 692,115 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,195x = 479,023,173,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 479,023,173,225/327,195 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,464,029.63
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