Finding the Third Proportional to 323,406 and 703,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,406 and 703,539 is: 1,530,482.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,406 : 703,539 = 703,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,406/703,539 = 703,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,406x = 703,539 × 703,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,406x = 494,967,124,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 494,967,124,521/323,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,530,482.19
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