Finding the Third Proportional to 320,280 and 741,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,280 and 741,372 is: 1,716,099.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,280 : 741,372 = 741,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,280/741,372 = 741,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,280x = 741,372 × 741,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,280x = 549,632,442,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 549,632,442,384/320,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,716,099.80
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