Finding the Third Proportional to 322,906.50 and 703,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,906.50 and 703,941 is: 1,534,601.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,906.50 : 703,941 = 703,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,906.50/703,941 = 703,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,906.50x = 703,941 × 703,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,906.50x = 495,532,931,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,532,931,481/322,906.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,534,601.91
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