Finding the Third Proportional to 328,860 and 708,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,860 and 708,912 is: 1,528,176.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,860 : 708,912 = 708,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,860/708,912 = 708,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,860x = 708,912 × 708,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,860x = 502,556,223,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,556,223,744/328,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,528,176.80
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