Finding the Third Proportional to 328,671 and 507,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,671 and 507,519 is: 783,688.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,671 : 507,519 = 507,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,671/507,519 = 507,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,671x = 507,519 × 507,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,671x = 257,575,535,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,575,535,361/328,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,688.05
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