Finding the Third Proportional to 320,497.50 and 683,893.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,497.50 and 683,893.50 is: 1,459,325.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,497.50 : 683,893.50 = 683,893.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,497.50/683,893.50 = 683,893.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,497.50x = 683,893.50 × 683,893.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,497.50x = 467,710,319,342.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 467,710,319,342.25/320,497.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,459,325.95
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