Finding the Third Proportional to 329,024 and 714,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,024 and 714,424 is: 1,551,259.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,024 : 714,424 = 714,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,024/714,424 = 714,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,024x = 714,424 × 714,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,024x = 510,401,651,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,401,651,776/329,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,551,259.64
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