Finding the Third Proportional to 327,040 and 667,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,040 and 667,840 is: 1,363,778.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,040 : 667,840 = 667,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,040/667,840 = 667,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,040x = 667,840 × 667,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,040x = 446,010,265,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,010,265,600/327,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,363,778.94
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