Finding the Third Proportional to 322,232 and 699,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,232 and 699,824 is: 1,519,878.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,232 : 699,824 = 699,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,232/699,824 = 699,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,232x = 699,824 × 699,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,232x = 489,753,630,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 489,753,630,976/322,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,519,878.94
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