Finding the Third Proportional to 328,788 and 707,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,788 and 707,512 is: 1,522,480.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,788 : 707,512 = 707,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,788/707,512 = 707,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,788x = 707,512 × 707,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,788x = 500,573,230,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,573,230,144/328,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,522,480.23
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