Finding the Third Proportional to 328,362 and 707,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,362 and 707,988 is: 1,526,507.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,362 : 707,988 = 707,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,362/707,988 = 707,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,362x = 707,988 × 707,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,362x = 501,247,008,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,247,008,144/328,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,526,507.36
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