Finding the Third Proportional to 328,945 and 683,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,945 and 683,748 is: 1,421,244.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,945 : 683,748 = 683,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,945/683,748 = 683,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,945x = 683,748 × 683,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,945x = 467,511,327,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 467,511,327,504/328,945 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,421,244.67
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