Finding the Third Proportional to 322,280 and 709,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,280 and 709,000 is: 1,559,764.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,280 : 709,000 = 709,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,280/709,000 = 709,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,280x = 709,000 × 709,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,280x = 502,681,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,681,000,000/322,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,559,764.80
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