Finding the Third Proportional to 322,840 and 684,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,840 and 684,128 is: 1,449,730.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,840 : 684,128 = 684,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,840/684,128 = 684,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,840x = 684,128 × 684,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,840x = 468,031,120,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 468,031,120,384/322,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,449,730.89
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