Finding the Third Proportional to 328,932 and 708,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,932 and 708,620 is: 1,526,583.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,932 : 708,620 = 708,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,932/708,620 = 708,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,932x = 708,620 × 708,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,932x = 502,142,304,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,142,304,400/328,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,526,583.93
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