Finding the Third Proportional to 328,930 and 708,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,930 and 708,615 is: 1,526,571.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,930 : 708,615 = 708,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,930/708,615 = 708,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,930x = 708,615 × 708,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,930x = 502,135,218,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,135,218,225/328,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,526,571.67
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