Finding the Third Proportional to 328,977 and 683,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,977 and 683,802 is: 1,421,330.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,977 : 683,802 = 683,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,977/683,802 = 683,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,977x = 683,802 × 683,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,977x = 467,585,175,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 467,585,175,204/328,977 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,421,330.90
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