Finding the Third Proportional to 328,748 and 707,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,748 and 707,436 is: 1,522,338.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,748 : 707,436 = 707,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,748/707,436 = 707,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,748x = 707,436 × 707,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,748x = 500,465,694,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,465,694,096/328,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,522,338.37
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