Finding the Third Proportional to 328,882 and 704,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,882 and 704,420 is: 1,508,770.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,882 : 704,420 = 704,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,882/704,420 = 704,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,882x = 704,420 × 704,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,882x = 496,207,536,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 496,207,536,400/328,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,508,770.73
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