Finding the Third Proportional to 328,974 and 707,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,974 and 707,844 is: 1,523,047.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,974 : 707,844 = 707,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,974/707,844 = 707,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,974x = 707,844 × 707,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,974x = 501,043,128,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,043,128,336/328,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,523,047.80
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