Finding the Third Proportional to 328,688 and 469,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,688 and 469,704 is: 671,219.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,688 : 469,704 = 469,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,688/469,704 = 469,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,688x = 469,704 × 469,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,688x = 220,621,847,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,621,847,616/328,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,219.66
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