Finding the Third Proportional to 324,656 and 707,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,656 and 707,632 is: 1,542,380.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,656 : 707,632 = 707,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,656/707,632 = 707,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,656x = 707,632 × 707,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,656x = 500,743,047,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,743,047,424/324,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,542,380.39
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