Finding the Third Proportional to 320,995 and 759,118.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,995 and 759,118.50 is: 1,795,233.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,995 : 759,118.50 = 759,118.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,995/759,118.50 = 759,118.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,995x = 759,118.50 × 759,118.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,995x = 576,260,897,042.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,260,897,042.25/320,995 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,795,233.25
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