Finding the Third Proportional to 329,148 and 708,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,148 and 708,246 is: 1,523,972.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,148 : 708,246 = 708,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,148/708,246 = 708,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,148x = 708,246 × 708,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,148x = 501,612,396,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,612,396,516/329,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,523,972.18
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