Finding the Third Proportional to 326,727 and 707,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,727 and 707,753 is: 1,533,127.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,727 : 707,753 = 707,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,727/707,753 = 707,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,727x = 707,753 × 707,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,727x = 500,914,309,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,914,309,009/326,727 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,533,127.99
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