Finding the Third Proportional to 324,545 and 711,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,545 and 711,367 is: 1,559,238.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,545 : 711,367 = 711,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,545/711,367 = 711,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,545x = 711,367 × 711,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,545x = 506,043,008,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,043,008,689/324,545 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,559,238.35
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