Finding the Third Proportional to 320,700.50 and 692,248.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,700.50 and 692,248.50 is: 1,494,253.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,700.50 : 692,248.50 = 692,248.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,700.50/692,248.50 = 692,248.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,700.50x = 692,248.50 × 692,248.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,700.50x = 479,207,985,752.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 479,207,985,752.25/320,700.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,494,253.94
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