Finding the Third Proportional to 324,464 and 698,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,464 and 698,852 is: 1,505,233.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,464 : 698,852 = 698,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,464/698,852 = 698,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,464x = 698,852 × 698,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,464x = 488,394,117,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 488,394,117,904/324,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,505,233.61
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