Finding the Third Proportional to 323,968 and 711,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,968 and 711,712 is: 1,563,530.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,968 : 711,712 = 711,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,968/711,712 = 711,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,968x = 711,712 × 711,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,968x = 506,533,970,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,533,970,944/323,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,563,530.88
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