Finding the Third Proportional to 323,536 and 702,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,536 and 702,958 is: 1,527,341.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,536 : 702,958 = 702,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,536/702,958 = 702,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,536x = 702,958 × 702,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,536x = 494,149,949,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 494,149,949,764/323,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,527,341.47
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