Finding the Third Proportional to 328,672 and 506,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,672 and 506,932 is: 781,873.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,672 : 506,932 = 506,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,672/506,932 = 506,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,672x = 506,932 × 506,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,672x = 256,980,052,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,980,052,624/328,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781,873.88
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