Finding the Third Proportional to 328,926 and 708,607.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,926 and 708,607.50 is: 1,526,557.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,926 : 708,607.50 = 708,607.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,926/708,607.50 = 708,607.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,926x = 708,607.50 × 708,607.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,926x = 502,124,589,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,124,589,056.25/328,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,526,557.92
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