Finding the Third Proportional to 328,320 and 706,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,320 and 706,860 is: 1,521,841.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,320 : 706,860 = 706,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,320/706,860 = 706,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,320x = 706,860 × 706,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,320x = 499,651,059,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,651,059,600/328,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,521,841.68
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