Finding the Third Proportional to 327,618 and 714,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,618 and 714,528 is: 1,558,370.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,618 : 714,528 = 714,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,618/714,528 = 714,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,618x = 714,528 × 714,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,618x = 510,550,262,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,550,262,784/327,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,558,370.61
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