Finding the Third Proportional to 328,968 and 709,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,968 and 709,152 is: 1,528,709.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,968 : 709,152 = 709,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,968/709,152 = 709,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,968x = 709,152 × 709,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,968x = 502,896,559,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,896,559,104/328,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,528,709.66
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