Finding the Third Proportional to 328,796 and 706,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,796 and 706,730 is: 1,519,079.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,796 : 706,730 = 706,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,796/706,730 = 706,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,796x = 706,730 × 706,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,796x = 499,467,292,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,467,292,900/328,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,519,079.59
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