Finding the Third Proportional to 327,363 and 704,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,363 and 704,784 is: 1,517,338.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,363 : 704,784 = 704,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,363/704,784 = 704,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,363x = 704,784 × 704,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,363x = 496,720,486,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 496,720,486,656/327,363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,517,338.51
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