Finding the Third Proportional to 323,671 and 718,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,671 and 718,083 is: 1,593,109.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,671 : 718,083 = 718,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,671/718,083 = 718,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,671x = 718,083 × 718,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,671x = 515,643,194,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,643,194,889/323,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,593,109.04
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