Finding the Third Proportional to 320,132 and 699,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,132 and 699,304 is: 1,527,576.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,132 : 699,304 = 699,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,132/699,304 = 699,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,132x = 699,304 × 699,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,132x = 489,026,084,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 489,026,084,416/320,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,527,576.39
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