Finding the Third Proportional to 322,995 and 681,297
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,995 and 681,297 is: 1,437,067.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,995 : 681,297 = 681,297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,995/681,297 = 681,297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,995x = 681,297 × 681,297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,995x = 464,165,602,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,165,602,209/322,995 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,437,067.45
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