Finding the Third Proportional to 326,249 and 718,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,249 and 718,723 is: 1,583,338.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,249 : 718,723 = 718,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,249/718,723 = 718,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,249x = 718,723 × 718,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,249x = 516,562,750,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 516,562,750,729/326,249 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,583,338.95
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