Finding the Third Proportional to 329,155 and 708,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,155 and 708,259 is: 1,523,995.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,155 : 708,259 = 708,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,155/708,259 = 708,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,155x = 708,259 × 708,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,155x = 501,630,811,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,630,811,081/329,155 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,523,995.72
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