Finding the Third Proportional to 326,456 and 702,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,456 and 702,688 is: 1,512,517.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,456 : 702,688 = 702,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,456/702,688 = 702,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,456x = 702,688 × 702,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,456x = 493,770,425,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 493,770,425,344/326,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,512,517.54
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