Finding the Third Proportional to 331,624 and 710,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,624 and 710,560 is: 1,522,493.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,624 : 710,560 = 710,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,624/710,560 = 710,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,624x = 710,560 × 710,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,624x = 504,895,513,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 504,895,513,600/331,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,522,493.89
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