Finding the Third Proportional to 328,776 and 513,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,776 and 513,684 is: 802,586.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,776 : 513,684 = 513,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,776/513,684 = 513,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,776x = 513,684 × 513,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,776x = 263,871,251,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,871,251,856/328,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,586.72
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