Finding the Third Proportional to 328,079 and 717,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,079 and 717,880 is: 1,570,815.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,079 : 717,880 = 717,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,079/717,880 = 717,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,079x = 717,880 × 717,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,079x = 515,351,694,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,351,694,400/328,079 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,570,815.85
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