Finding the Third Proportional to 328,269 and 714,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,269 and 714,052 is: 1,553,208.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,269 : 714,052 = 714,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,269/714,052 = 714,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,269x = 714,052 × 714,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,269x = 509,870,258,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,870,258,704/328,269 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,553,208.68
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