Finding the Third Proportional to 323,262 and 706,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,262 and 706,716 is: 1,545,023.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,262 : 706,716 = 706,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,262/706,716 = 706,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,262x = 706,716 × 706,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,262x = 499,447,504,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,447,504,656/323,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,545,023.87
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