Finding the Third Proportional to 328,056 and 535,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,056 and 535,682 is: 874,714.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,056 : 535,682 = 535,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,056/535,682 = 535,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,056x = 535,682 × 535,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,056x = 286,955,205,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,955,205,124/328,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 874,714.09
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