Finding the Third Proportional to 328,982 and 707,858
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,982 and 707,858 is: 1,523,071.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,982 : 707,858 = 707,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,982/707,858 = 707,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,982x = 707,858 × 707,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,982x = 501,062,948,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,062,948,164/328,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,523,071.01
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