Finding the Third Proportional to 325,728 and 476,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,728 and 476,928 is: 698,313.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,728 : 476,928 = 476,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,728/476,928 = 476,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,728x = 476,928 × 476,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,728x = 227,460,317,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,460,317,184/325,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,313.68
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