Finding the Third Proportional to 329,000 and 714,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,000 and 714,374 is: 1,551,155.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,000 : 714,374 = 714,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,000/714,374 = 714,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,000x = 714,374 × 714,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,000x = 510,330,211,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,330,211,876/329,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,551,155.66
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