Finding the Third Proportional to 327,723 and 700,981
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,723 and 700,981 is: 1,499,358.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,723 : 700,981 = 700,981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,723/700,981 = 700,981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,723x = 700,981 × 700,981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,723x = 491,374,362,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 491,374,362,361/327,723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,499,358.79
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