Finding the Third Proportional to 323,767 and 506,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,767 and 506,784 is: 793,255.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,767 : 506,784 = 506,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,767/506,784 = 506,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,767x = 506,784 × 506,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,767x = 256,830,022,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,830,022,656/323,767 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,255.71
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