Finding the Third Proportional to 327,228 and 694,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,228 and 694,002 is: 1,471,875.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,228 : 694,002 = 694,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,228/694,002 = 694,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,228x = 694,002 × 694,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,228x = 481,638,776,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,638,776,004/327,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,471,875.19
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