Finding the Third Proportional to 328,958 and 683,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,958 and 683,773 is: 1,421,292.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,958 : 683,773 = 683,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,958/683,773 = 683,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,958x = 683,773 × 683,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,958x = 467,545,515,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 467,545,515,529/328,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,421,292.43
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