Finding the Third Proportional to 320,267 and 741,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,267 and 741,339 is: 1,716,016.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,267 : 741,339 = 741,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,267/741,339 = 741,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,267x = 741,339 × 741,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,267x = 549,583,512,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 549,583,512,921/320,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,716,016.68
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