Finding the Third Proportional to 326,986 and 705,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,986 and 705,572 is: 1,522,486.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,986 : 705,572 = 705,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,986/705,572 = 705,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,986x = 705,572 × 705,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,986x = 497,831,847,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,831,847,184/326,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,522,486.73
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