Finding the Third Proportional to 324,960 and 701,299.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,960 and 701,299.13 is: 1,513,480.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,960 : 701,299.13 = 701,299.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,960/701,299.13 = 701,299.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,960x = 701,299.13 × 701,299.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,960x = 491,820,462,725.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 491,820,462,725.77/324,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,513,480.01
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