Finding the Third Proportional to 320,395 and 682,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,395 and 682,202 is: 1,452,580.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,395 : 682,202 = 682,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,395/682,202 = 682,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,395x = 682,202 × 682,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,395x = 465,399,568,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 465,399,568,804/320,395 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,452,580.62
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