Finding the Third Proportional to 324,670 and 711,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,670 and 711,606 is: 1,559,685.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,670 : 711,606 = 711,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,670/711,606 = 711,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,670x = 711,606 × 711,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,670x = 506,383,099,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,383,099,236/324,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,559,685.52
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