Finding the Third Proportional to 328,648 and 507,463
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,648 and 507,463 is: 783,569.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,648 : 507,463 = 507,463 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,648/507,463 = 507,463/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,648x = 507,463 × 507,463 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,648x = 257,518,696,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,518,696,369/328,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,569.95
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