Finding the Third Proportional to 328,975 and 707,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,975 and 707,846 is: 1,523,051.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,975 : 707,846 = 707,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,975/707,846 = 707,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,975x = 707,846 × 707,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,975x = 501,045,959,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,045,959,716/328,975 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,523,051.78
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