Finding the Third Proportional to 321,976 and 703,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,976 and 703,784 is: 1,538,350.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,976 : 703,784 = 703,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,976/703,784 = 703,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,976x = 703,784 × 703,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,976x = 495,311,918,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,311,918,656/321,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,538,350.43
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