Finding the Third Proportional to 327,463 and 704,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,463 and 704,725 is: 1,516,621.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,463 : 704,725 = 704,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,463/704,725 = 704,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,463x = 704,725 × 704,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,463x = 496,637,325,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 496,637,325,625/327,463 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,516,621.19
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