Finding the Third Proportional to 324,032 and 711,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,032 and 711,792 is: 1,563,573.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,032 : 711,792 = 711,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,032/711,792 = 711,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,032x = 711,792 × 711,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,032x = 506,647,851,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,647,851,264/324,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,563,573.51
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