Finding the Third Proportional to 328,950 and 683,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,950 and 683,757 is: 1,421,260.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,950 : 683,757 = 683,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,950/683,757 = 683,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,950x = 683,757 × 683,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,950x = 467,523,635,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 467,523,635,049/328,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,421,260.48
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