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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,684.06 and 507,763.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,684.06 and 507,763.69 is: 803,981.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,684.06 : 507,763.69 = 507,763.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,684.06/507,763.69 = 507,763.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,684.06x = 507,763.69 × 507,763.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,684.06x = 257,823,962,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,823,962,343.60/320,684.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,981.22

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