Finding the Third Proportional to 327,744 and 707,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,744 and 707,968 is: 1,529,299.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,744 : 707,968 = 707,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,744/707,968 = 707,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,744x = 707,968 × 707,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,744x = 501,218,689,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,218,689,024/327,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,529,299.36
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