Finding the Third Proportional to 329,412 and 481,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,412 and 481,554 is: 703,964.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,412 : 481,554 = 481,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,412/481,554 = 481,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,412x = 481,554 × 481,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,412x = 231,894,254,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,894,254,916/329,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,964.20
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