Finding the Third Proportional to 328,117 and 514,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,117 and 514,044 is: 805,326.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,117 : 514,044 = 514,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,117/514,044 = 514,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,117x = 514,044 × 514,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,117x = 264,241,233,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,241,233,936/328,117 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,326.25
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