Finding the Third Proportional to 328,628 and 672,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,628 and 672,796 is: 1,377,406.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,628 : 672,796 = 672,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,628/672,796 = 672,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,628x = 672,796 × 672,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,628x = 452,654,457,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 452,654,457,616/328,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,377,406.85
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