Finding the Third Proportional to 327,450 and 715,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,450 and 715,773 is: 1,564,608.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,450 : 715,773 = 715,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,450/715,773 = 715,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,450x = 715,773 × 715,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,450x = 512,330,987,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 512,330,987,529/327,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,564,608.30
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