Finding the Third Proportional to 327,166 and 705,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,166 and 705,884 is: 1,522,995.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,166 : 705,884 = 705,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,166/705,884 = 705,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,166x = 705,884 × 705,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,166x = 498,272,221,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 498,272,221,456/327,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,522,995.12
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