Finding the Third Proportional to 327,031 and 701,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,031 and 701,344 is: 1,504,088.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,031 : 701,344 = 701,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,031/701,344 = 701,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,031x = 701,344 × 701,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,031x = 491,883,406,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 491,883,406,336/327,031 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,504,088.01
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