Finding the Third Proportional to 323,318 and 702,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,318 and 702,596 is: 1,526,797.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,318 : 702,596 = 702,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,318/702,596 = 702,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,318x = 702,596 × 702,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,318x = 493,641,139,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 493,641,139,216/323,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,526,797.58
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