Finding the Third Proportional to 320,837 and 697,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,837 and 697,098 is: 1,514,618.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,837 : 697,098 = 697,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,837/697,098 = 697,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,837x = 697,098 × 697,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,837x = 485,945,621,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 485,945,621,604/320,837 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,514,618.39
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