Finding the Third Proportional to 328,352 and 696,241
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,352 and 696,241 is: 1,476,316.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,352 : 696,241 = 696,241 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,352/696,241 = 696,241/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,352x = 696,241 × 696,241 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,352x = 484,751,530,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 484,751,530,081/328,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,476,316.67
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