Finding the Third Proportional to 326,247 and 718,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,247 and 718,719 is: 1,583,331.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,247 : 718,719 = 718,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,247/718,719 = 718,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,247x = 718,719 × 718,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,247x = 516,557,000,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 516,557,000,961/326,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,583,331.04
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