Finding the Third Proportional to 329,184 and 709,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,184 and 709,632 is: 1,529,775.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,184 : 709,632 = 709,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,184/709,632 = 709,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,184x = 709,632 × 709,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,184x = 503,577,575,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 503,577,575,424/329,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,529,775.37
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