Finding the Third Proportional to 328,572 and 712,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,572 and 712,913 is: 1,546,829.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,572 : 712,913 = 712,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,572/712,913 = 712,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,572x = 712,913 × 712,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,572x = 508,244,945,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 508,244,945,569/328,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,546,829.75
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