Finding the Third Proportional to 328,242 and 706,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,242 and 706,698 is: 1,521,505.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,242 : 706,698 = 706,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,242/706,698 = 706,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,242x = 706,698 × 706,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,242x = 499,422,063,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,422,063,204/328,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,521,505.67
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