Finding the Third Proportional to 329,480 and 718,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,480 and 718,096 is: 1,565,077.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,480 : 718,096 = 718,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,480/718,096 = 718,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,480x = 718,096 × 718,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,480x = 515,661,865,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,661,865,216/329,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,565,077.90
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