Finding the Third Proportional to 328,310 and 707,279
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,310 and 707,279 is: 1,523,692.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,310 : 707,279 = 707,279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,310/707,279 = 707,279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,310x = 707,279 × 707,279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,310x = 500,243,583,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,243,583,841/328,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,523,692.80
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