Finding the Third Proportional to 322,904 and 703,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,904 and 703,936 is: 1,534,591.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,904 : 703,936 = 703,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,904/703,936 = 703,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,904x = 703,936 × 703,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,904x = 495,525,892,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,525,892,096/322,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,534,591.99
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