Finding the Third Proportional to 323,624 and 506,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,624 and 506,572 is: 792,942.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,624 : 506,572 = 506,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,624/506,572 = 506,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,624x = 506,572 × 506,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,624x = 256,615,191,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,615,191,184/323,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,942.40
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