Finding the Third Proportional to 328,256 and 507,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,256 and 507,136 is: 783,494.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,256 : 507,136 = 507,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,256/507,136 = 507,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,256x = 507,136 × 507,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,256x = 257,186,922,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,186,922,496/328,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,494.96
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