Finding the Third Proportional to 319,980 and 687,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,980 and 687,447 is: 1,476,915.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,980 : 687,447 = 687,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,980/687,447 = 687,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,980x = 687,447 × 687,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,980x = 472,583,377,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 472,583,377,809/319,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,476,915.36
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