Finding the Third Proportional to 327,828 and 708,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,828 and 708,144 is: 1,529,667.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,828 : 708,144 = 708,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,828/708,144 = 708,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,828x = 708,144 × 708,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,828x = 501,467,924,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,467,924,736/327,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,529,667.77
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