Finding the Third Proportional to 327,996 and 706,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,996 and 706,293 is: 1,520,902.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,996 : 706,293 = 706,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,996/706,293 = 706,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,996x = 706,293 × 706,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,996x = 498,849,801,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 498,849,801,849/327,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,520,902.09
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