Finding the Third Proportional to 328,934 and 708,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,934 and 708,624 is: 1,526,591.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,934 : 708,624 = 708,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,934/708,624 = 708,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,934x = 708,624 × 708,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,934x = 502,147,973,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,147,973,376/328,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,526,591.88
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