Finding the Third Proportional to 323,514 and 702,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,514 and 702,917 is: 1,527,267.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,514 : 702,917 = 702,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,514/702,917 = 702,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,514x = 702,917 × 702,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,514x = 494,092,308,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 494,092,308,889/323,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,527,267.16
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