Finding the Third Proportional to 328,303 and 705,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,303 and 705,649 is: 1,516,710.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,303 : 705,649 = 705,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,303/705,649 = 705,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,303x = 705,649 × 705,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,303x = 497,940,511,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,940,511,201/328,303 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,516,710.21
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