Finding the Third Proportional to 320,524 and 683,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,524 and 683,952 is: 1,459,454.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,524 : 683,952 = 683,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,524/683,952 = 683,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,524x = 683,952 × 683,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,524x = 467,790,338,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 467,790,338,304/320,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,459,454.95
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