Finding the Third Proportional to 324,663 and 711,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,663 and 711,594 is: 1,559,666.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,663 : 711,594 = 711,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,663/711,594 = 711,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,663x = 711,594 × 711,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,663x = 506,366,020,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,366,020,836/324,663 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,559,666.55
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