Finding the Third Proportional to 328,971 and 707,838
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,971 and 707,838 is: 1,523,035.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,971 : 707,838 = 707,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,971/707,838 = 707,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,971x = 707,838 × 707,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,971x = 501,034,634,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,034,634,244/328,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,523,035.87
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