Finding the Third Proportional to 324,702 and 697,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,702 and 697,692 is: 1,499,141.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,702 : 697,692 = 697,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,702/697,692 = 697,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,702x = 697,692 × 697,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,702x = 486,774,126,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 486,774,126,864/324,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,499,141.14
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