Finding the Third Proportional to 328,840 and 707,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,840 and 707,588 is: 1,522,566.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,840 : 707,588 = 707,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,840/707,588 = 707,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,840x = 707,588 × 707,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,840x = 500,680,777,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,680,777,744/328,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,522,566.53
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