Finding the Third Proportional to 328,260 and 706,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,260 and 706,740 is: 1,521,603.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,260 : 706,740 = 706,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,260/706,740 = 706,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,260x = 706,740 × 706,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,260x = 499,481,427,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,481,427,600/328,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,521,603.08
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