Finding the Third Proportional to 329,444 and 721,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,444 and 721,925 is: 1,581,985.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,444 : 721,925 = 721,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,444/721,925 = 721,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,444x = 721,925 × 721,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,444x = 521,175,705,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,175,705,625/329,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,581,985.73
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