Finding the Third Proportional to 328,128 and 514,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,128 and 514,065 is: 805,365.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,128 : 514,065 = 514,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,128/514,065 = 514,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,128x = 514,065 × 514,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,128x = 264,262,824,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,262,824,225/328,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,365.05
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