Finding the Third Proportional to 327,660 and 694,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,660 and 694,980 is: 1,474,080.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,660 : 694,980 = 694,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,660/694,980 = 694,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,660x = 694,980 × 694,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,660x = 482,997,200,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 482,997,200,400/327,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,474,080.45
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