Finding the Third Proportional to 328,653 and 672,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,653 and 672,882 is: 1,377,654.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,653 : 672,882 = 672,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,653/672,882 = 672,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,653x = 672,882 × 672,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,653x = 452,770,185,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 452,770,185,924/328,653 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,377,654.20
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