Finding the Third Proportional to 320,701.50 and 696,847.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,701.50 and 696,847.50 is: 1,514,169.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,701.50 : 696,847.50 = 696,847.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,701.50/696,847.50 = 696,847.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,701.50x = 696,847.50 × 696,847.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,701.50x = 485,596,438,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 485,596,438,256.25/320,701.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,514,169.53
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