Finding the Third Proportional to 327,460 and 715,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,460 and 715,792 is: 1,564,643.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,460 : 715,792 = 715,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,460/715,792 = 715,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,460x = 715,792 × 715,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,460x = 512,358,187,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 512,358,187,264/327,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,564,643.58
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