Finding the Third Proportional to 329,328 and 708,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,328 and 708,588 is: 1,524,610.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,328 : 708,588 = 708,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,328/708,588 = 708,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,328x = 708,588 × 708,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,328x = 502,096,953,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,096,953,744/329,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,524,610.58
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