Finding the Third Proportional to 324,918 and 712,604.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,918 and 712,604.25 is: 1,562,870.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,918 : 712,604.25 = 712,604.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,918/712,604.25 = 712,604.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,918x = 712,604.25 × 712,604.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,918x = 507,804,817,118.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 507,804,817,118.06/324,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,562,870.68
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