Finding the Third Proportional to 324,561 and 706,265
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,561 and 706,265 is: 1,536,876.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,561 : 706,265 = 706,265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,561/706,265 = 706,265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,561x = 706,265 × 706,265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,561x = 498,810,250,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 498,810,250,225/324,561 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,536,876.74
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