Finding the Third Proportional to 327,366 and 704,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,366 and 704,534 is: 1,516,248.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,366 : 704,534 = 704,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,366/704,534 = 704,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,366x = 704,534 × 704,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,366x = 496,368,157,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 496,368,157,156/327,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,516,248.35
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