Finding the Third Proportional to 327,576 and 714,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,576 and 714,444 is: 1,558,203.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,576 : 714,444 = 714,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,576/714,444 = 714,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,576x = 714,444 × 714,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,576x = 510,430,229,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,430,229,136/327,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,558,203.99
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