Finding the Third Proportional to 328,300 and 705,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,300 and 705,639 is: 1,516,681.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,300 : 705,639 = 705,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,300/705,639 = 705,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,300x = 705,639 × 705,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,300x = 497,926,398,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,926,398,321/328,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,516,681.08
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