Finding the Third Proportional to 323,608 and 704,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,608 and 704,032 is: 1,531,671.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,608 : 704,032 = 704,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,608/704,032 = 704,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,608x = 704,032 × 704,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,608x = 495,661,057,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,661,057,024/323,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,531,671.21
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