Finding the Third Proportional to 327,550 and 694,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,550 and 694,465 is: 1,472,390.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,550 : 694,465 = 694,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,550/694,465 = 694,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,550x = 694,465 × 694,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,550x = 482,281,636,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 482,281,636,225/327,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,472,390.89
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