Finding the Third Proportional to 328,068 and 682,331.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,068 and 682,331.25 is: 1,419,144.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,068 : 682,331.25 = 682,331.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,068/682,331.25 = 682,331.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,068x = 682,331.25 × 682,331.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,068x = 465,575,934,726.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 465,575,934,726.56/328,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,419,144.61
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