Finding the Third Proportional to 323,644 and 704,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,644 and 704,096 is: 1,531,779.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,644 : 704,096 = 704,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,644/704,096 = 704,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,644x = 704,096 × 704,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,644x = 495,751,177,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,751,177,216/323,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,531,779.29
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