Finding the Third Proportional to 327,222 and 693,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,222 and 693,990 is: 1,471,851.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,222 : 693,990 = 693,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,222/693,990 = 693,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,222x = 693,990 × 693,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,222x = 481,622,120,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,622,120,100/327,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,471,851.28
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