Finding the Third Proportional to 324,930 and 712,629
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,930 and 712,629 is: 1,562,921.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,930 : 712,629 = 712,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,930/712,629 = 712,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,930x = 712,629 × 712,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,930x = 507,840,091,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 507,840,091,641/324,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,562,921.53
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