Finding the Third Proportional to 328,071 and 704,985
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,071 and 704,985 is: 1,514,927.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,071 : 704,985 = 704,985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,071/704,985 = 704,985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,071x = 704,985 × 704,985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,071x = 497,003,850,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,003,850,225/328,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,514,927.71
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