Finding the Third Proportional to 320,976 and 677,760.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,976 and 677,760.75 is: 1,431,133.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,976 : 677,760.75 = 677,760.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,976/677,760.75 = 677,760.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,976x = 677,760.75 × 677,760.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,976x = 459,359,634,240.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 459,359,634,240.56/320,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,431,133.90
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