Finding the Third Proportional to 328,362 and 714,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,362 and 714,234 is: 1,553,560.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,362 : 714,234 = 714,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,362/714,234 = 714,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,362x = 714,234 × 714,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,362x = 510,130,206,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,130,206,756/328,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,553,560.42
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