Finding the Third Proportional to 328,990 and 707,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,990 and 707,876 is: 1,523,111.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,990 : 707,876 = 707,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,990/707,876 = 707,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,990x = 707,876 × 707,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,990x = 501,088,431,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,088,431,376/328,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,523,111.44
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