Finding the Third Proportional to 328,842 and 707,591
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,842 and 707,591 is: 1,522,570.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,842 : 707,591 = 707,591 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,842/707,591 = 707,591/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,842x = 707,591 × 707,591 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,842x = 500,685,023,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,685,023,281/328,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,522,570.18
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