Finding the Third Proportional to 322,875 and 703,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,875 and 703,879 is: 1,534,481.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,875 : 703,879 = 703,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,875/703,879 = 703,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,875x = 703,879 × 703,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,875x = 495,445,646,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,445,646,641/322,875 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,534,481.29
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