Finding the Third Proportional to 323,264 and 706,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,264 and 706,720 is: 1,545,031.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,264 : 706,720 = 706,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,264/706,720 = 706,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,264x = 706,720 × 706,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,264x = 499,453,158,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,453,158,400/323,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,545,031.80
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