Finding the Third Proportional to 324,802 and 706,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,802 and 706,750 is: 1,537,846.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,802 : 706,750 = 706,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,802/706,750 = 706,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,802x = 706,750 × 706,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,802x = 499,495,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,495,562,500/324,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,537,846.33
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