Finding the Third Proportional to 328,130 and 514,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,130 and 514,068 is: 805,369.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,130 : 514,068 = 514,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,130/514,068 = 514,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,130x = 514,068 × 514,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,130x = 264,265,908,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,265,908,624/328,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,369.54
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