Finding the Third Proportional to 328,392 and 707,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,392 and 707,442 is: 1,524,014.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,392 : 707,442 = 707,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,392/707,442 = 707,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,392x = 707,442 × 707,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,392x = 500,474,183,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,474,183,364/328,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,524,014.54
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