Finding the Third Proportional to 320,754 and 696,147
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,754 and 696,147 is: 1,510,879.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,754 : 696,147 = 696,147 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,754/696,147 = 696,147/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,754x = 696,147 × 696,147 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,754x = 484,620,645,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 484,620,645,609/320,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,510,879.51
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