Finding the Third Proportional to 328,364 and 712,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,364 and 712,776 is: 1,547,214.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,364 : 712,776 = 712,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,364/712,776 = 712,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,364x = 712,776 × 712,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,364x = 508,049,626,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 508,049,626,176/328,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,547,214.76
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