Finding the Third Proportional to 322,776 and 704,601
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,776 and 704,601 is: 1,538,102.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,776 : 704,601 = 704,601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,776/704,601 = 704,601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,776x = 704,601 × 704,601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,776x = 496,462,569,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 496,462,569,201/322,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,538,102.49
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