Finding the Third Proportional to 323,176 and 697,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,176 and 697,976 is: 1,507,446.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,176 : 697,976 = 697,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,176/697,976 = 697,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,176x = 697,976 × 697,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,176x = 487,170,496,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 487,170,496,576/323,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,507,446.40
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