Finding the Third Proportional to 328,964 and 683,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,964 and 683,780 is: 1,421,295.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,964 : 683,780 = 683,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,964/683,780 = 683,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,964x = 683,780 × 683,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,964x = 467,555,088,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 467,555,088,400/328,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,421,295.61
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