Finding the Third Proportional to 320,367 and 704,685
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,367 and 704,685 is: 1,550,037.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,367 : 704,685 = 704,685 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,367/704,685 = 704,685/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,367x = 704,685 × 704,685 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,367x = 496,580,949,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 496,580,949,225/320,367 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,550,037.77
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