Finding the Third Proportional to 328,264 and 706,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,264 and 706,746 is: 1,521,610.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,264 : 706,746 = 706,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,264/706,746 = 706,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,264x = 706,746 × 706,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,264x = 499,489,908,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,489,908,516/328,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,521,610.38
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