Finding the Third Proportional to 328,938 and 708,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,938 and 708,632 is: 1,526,607.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,938 : 708,632 = 708,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,938/708,632 = 708,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,938x = 708,632 × 708,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,938x = 502,159,311,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,159,311,424/328,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,526,607.78
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