Finding the Third Proportional to 324,791 and 708,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,791 and 708,604 is: 1,545,977.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,791 : 708,604 = 708,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,791/708,604 = 708,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,791x = 708,604 × 708,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,791x = 502,119,628,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,119,628,816/324,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,545,977.66
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