Finding the Third Proportional to 320,446 and 682,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,446 and 682,310 is: 1,452,809.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,446 : 682,310 = 682,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,446/682,310 = 682,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,446x = 682,310 × 682,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,446x = 465,546,936,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 465,546,936,100/320,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,452,809.32
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