Finding the Third Proportional to 328,008 and 710,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,008 and 710,421 is: 1,538,675.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,008 : 710,421 = 710,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,008/710,421 = 710,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,008x = 710,421 × 710,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,008x = 504,697,997,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 504,697,997,241/328,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,538,675.88
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