Finding the Third Proportional to 324,994 and 724,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,994 and 724,673 is: 1,615,878.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,994 : 724,673 = 724,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,994/724,673 = 724,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,994x = 724,673 × 724,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,994x = 525,150,956,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 525,150,956,929/324,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,615,878.93
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