Finding the Third Proportional to 328,636 and 672,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,636 and 672,840 is: 1,377,553.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,636 : 672,840 = 672,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,636/672,840 = 672,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,636x = 672,840 × 672,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,636x = 452,713,665,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 452,713,665,600/328,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,377,553.48
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