Finding the Third Proportional to 323,531 and 702,951
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,531 and 702,951 is: 1,527,334.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,531 : 702,951 = 702,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,531/702,951 = 702,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,531x = 702,951 × 702,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,531x = 494,140,108,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 494,140,108,401/323,531 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,527,334.66
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