Finding the Third Proportional to 323,544 and 702,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,544 and 702,976 is: 1,527,381.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,544 : 702,976 = 702,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,544/702,976 = 702,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,544x = 702,976 × 702,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,544x = 494,175,256,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 494,175,256,576/323,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,527,381.92
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