Finding the Third Proportional to 324,662 and 711,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,662 and 711,590 is: 1,559,653.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,662 : 711,590 = 711,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,662/711,590 = 711,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,662x = 711,590 × 711,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,662x = 506,360,328,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,360,328,100/324,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,559,653.82
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