Finding the Third Proportional to 323,428 and 703,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,428 and 703,396 is: 1,529,756.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,428 : 703,396 = 703,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,428/703,396 = 703,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,428x = 703,396 × 703,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,428x = 494,765,932,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 494,765,932,816/323,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,529,756.03
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