Finding the Third Proportional to 326,997 and 703,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,997 and 703,890 is: 1,515,185.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,997 : 703,890 = 703,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,997/703,890 = 703,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,997x = 703,890 × 703,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,997x = 495,461,132,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,461,132,100/326,997 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,515,185.56
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