Finding the Third Proportional to 326,728 and 707,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,728 and 707,755 is: 1,533,131.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,728 : 707,755 = 707,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,728/707,755 = 707,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,728x = 707,755 × 707,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,728x = 500,917,140,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,917,140,025/326,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,533,131.96
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