Finding the Third Proportional to 320,007 and 700,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,007 and 700,278 is: 1,532,432.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,007 : 700,278 = 700,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,007/700,278 = 700,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,007x = 700,278 × 700,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,007x = 490,389,277,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,389,277,284/320,007 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,532,432.97
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