Finding the Third Proportional to 322,928 and 703,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,928 and 703,976 is: 1,534,652.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,928 : 703,976 = 703,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,928/703,976 = 703,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,928x = 703,976 × 703,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,928x = 495,582,208,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,582,208,576/322,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,534,652.33
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