Finding the Third Proportional to 320,176 and 690,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,176 and 690,008 is: 1,487,029.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,176 : 690,008 = 690,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,176/690,008 = 690,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,176x = 690,008 × 690,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,176x = 476,111,040,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 476,111,040,064/320,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,487,029.13
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