Finding the Third Proportional to 322,936 and 703,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,936 and 703,992 is: 1,534,684.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,936 : 703,992 = 703,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,936/703,992 = 703,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,936x = 703,992 × 703,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,936x = 495,604,736,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,604,736,064/322,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,534,684.07
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