Finding the Third Proportional to 328,802 and 718,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,802 and 718,484 is: 1,570,000.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,802 : 718,484 = 718,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,802/718,484 = 718,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,802x = 718,484 × 718,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,802x = 516,219,258,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 516,219,258,256/328,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,570,000.36
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