Finding the Third Proportional to 329,185 and 708,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,185 and 708,311 is: 1,524,080.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,185 : 708,311 = 708,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,185/708,311 = 708,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,185x = 708,311 × 708,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,185x = 501,704,472,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,704,472,721/329,185 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,524,080.60
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