Finding the Third Proportional to 328,056 and 717,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,056 and 717,384 is: 1,568,755.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,056 : 717,384 = 717,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,056/717,384 = 717,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,056x = 717,384 × 717,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,056x = 514,639,803,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 514,639,803,456/328,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,568,755.95
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