Finding the Third Proportional to 323,302 and 698,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,302 and 698,228 is: 1,507,947.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,302 : 698,228 = 698,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,302/698,228 = 698,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,302x = 698,228 × 698,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,302x = 487,522,339,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 487,522,339,984/323,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,507,947.18
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