Finding the Third Proportional to 329,330 and 473,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,330 and 473,259 is: 680,090.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,330 : 473,259 = 473,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,330/473,259 = 473,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,330x = 473,259 × 473,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,330x = 223,974,081,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,974,081,081/329,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,090.13
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