Finding the Third Proportional to 326,744 and 703,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,744 and 703,552 is: 1,514,902.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,744 : 703,552 = 703,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,744/703,552 = 703,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,744x = 703,552 × 703,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,744x = 494,985,416,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 494,985,416,704/326,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,514,902.85
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