Finding the Third Proportional to 328,418 and 710,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,418 and 710,814 is: 1,538,455.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,418 : 710,814 = 710,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,418/710,814 = 710,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,418x = 710,814 × 710,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,418x = 505,256,542,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 505,256,542,596/328,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,538,455.70
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