Finding the Third Proportional to 328,520 and 474,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,520 and 474,735 is: 686,026.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,520 : 474,735 = 474,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,520/474,735 = 474,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,520x = 474,735 × 474,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,520x = 225,373,320,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,373,320,225/328,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,026.18
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