Finding the Third Proportional to 320,939 and 677,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,939 and 677,691 is: 1,431,004.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,939 : 677,691 = 677,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,939/677,691 = 677,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,939x = 677,691 × 677,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,939x = 459,265,091,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 459,265,091,481/320,939 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,431,004.31
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