Finding the Third Proportional to 328,839 and 707,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,839 and 707,586 is: 1,522,562.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,839 : 707,586 = 707,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,839/707,586 = 707,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,839x = 707,586 × 707,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,839x = 500,677,947,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,677,947,396/328,839 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,522,562.55
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