Finding the Third Proportional to 328,143 and 712,305
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,143 and 712,305 is: 1,546,211.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,143 : 712,305 = 712,305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,143/712,305 = 712,305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,143x = 712,305 × 712,305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,143x = 507,378,413,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 507,378,413,025/328,143 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,546,211.30
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