Finding the Third Proportional to 327,768 and 708,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,768 and 708,024 is: 1,529,429.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,768 : 708,024 = 708,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,768/708,024 = 708,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,768x = 708,024 × 708,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,768x = 501,297,984,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,297,984,576/327,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,529,429.31
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