Finding the Third Proportional to 324,654 and 708,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,654 and 708,354 is: 1,545,538.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,654 : 708,354 = 708,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,654/708,354 = 708,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,654x = 708,354 × 708,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,654x = 501,765,389,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,765,389,316/324,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,545,538.91
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