Finding the Third Proportional to 328,740 and 707,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,740 and 707,424 is: 1,522,323.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,740 : 707,424 = 707,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,740/707,424 = 707,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,740x = 707,424 × 707,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,740x = 500,448,715,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,448,715,776/328,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,522,323.77
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