Finding the Third Proportional to 328,332 and 718,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,332 and 718,941 is: 1,574,248.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,332 : 718,941 = 718,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,332/718,941 = 718,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,332x = 718,941 × 718,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,332x = 516,876,161,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 516,876,161,481/328,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,574,248.51
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