Finding the Third Proportional to 323,584 and 709,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,584 and 709,376 is: 1,555,127.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,584 : 709,376 = 709,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,584/709,376 = 709,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,584x = 709,376 × 709,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,584x = 503,214,309,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 503,214,309,376/323,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,555,127.29
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