Finding the Third Proportional to 321,936 and 707,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,936 and 707,616 is: 1,555,341.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,936 : 707,616 = 707,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,936/707,616 = 707,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,936x = 707,616 × 707,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,936x = 500,720,403,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,720,403,456/321,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,555,341.45
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