Finding the Third Proportional to 328,536 and 716,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,536 and 716,040 is: 1,560,600
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,536 : 716,040 = 716,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,536/716,040 = 716,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,536x = 716,040 × 716,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,536x = 512,713,281,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 512,713,281,600/328,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,560,600
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