Finding the Third Proportional to 320,624 and 500,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,624 and 500,346 is: 780,809.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,624 : 500,346 = 500,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,624/500,346 = 500,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,624x = 500,346 × 500,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,624x = 250,346,119,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,346,119,716/320,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780,809.05
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