Finding the Third Proportional to 329,168 and 704,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,168 and 704,991 is: 1,509,904.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,168 : 704,991 = 704,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,168/704,991 = 704,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,168x = 704,991 × 704,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,168x = 497,012,310,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,012,310,081/329,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,509,904.70
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