Finding the Third Proportional to 329,157 and 708,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,157 and 708,264 is: 1,524,007.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,157 : 708,264 = 708,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,157/708,264 = 708,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,157x = 708,264 × 708,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,157x = 501,637,893,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,637,893,696/329,157 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,524,007.98
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