Finding the Third Proportional to 328,708 and 672,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,708 and 672,992 is: 1,377,874.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,708 : 672,992 = 672,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,708/672,992 = 672,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,708x = 672,992 × 672,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,708x = 452,918,232,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 452,918,232,064/328,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,377,874.08
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