Finding the Third Proportional to 328,040 and 705,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,040 and 705,532 is: 1,517,422.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,040 : 705,532 = 705,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,040/705,532 = 705,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,040x = 705,532 × 705,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,040x = 497,775,403,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,775,403,024/328,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,517,422.88
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