Finding the Third Proportional to 327,542 and 694,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,542 and 694,449 is: 1,472,359.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,542 : 694,449 = 694,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,542/694,449 = 694,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,542x = 694,449 × 694,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,542x = 482,259,413,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 482,259,413,601/327,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,472,359.01
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