Finding the Third Proportional to 326,822 and 703,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,822 and 703,693 is: 1,515,148.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,822 : 703,693 = 703,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,822/703,693 = 703,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,822x = 703,693 × 703,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,822x = 495,183,838,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,183,838,249/326,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,515,148.42
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