Finding the Third Proportional to 323,814 and 687,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,814 and 687,087 is: 1,457,900.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,814 : 687,087 = 687,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,814/687,087 = 687,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,814x = 687,087 × 687,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,814x = 472,088,545,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 472,088,545,569/323,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,457,900.36
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