Finding the Third Proportional to 329,418 and 711,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,418 and 711,000 is: 1,534,588.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,418 : 711,000 = 711,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,418/711,000 = 711,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,418x = 711,000 × 711,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,418x = 505,521,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 505,521,000,000/329,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,534,588.27
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