Finding the Third Proportional to 322,276 and 701,899
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,276 and 701,899 is: 1,528,696.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,276 : 701,899 = 701,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,276/701,899 = 701,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,276x = 701,899 × 701,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,276x = 492,662,206,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 492,662,206,201/322,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,528,696.54
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