Finding the Third Proportional to 329,484 and 723,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,484 and 723,120 is: 1,587,034.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,484 : 723,120 = 723,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,484/723,120 = 723,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,484x = 723,120 × 723,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,484x = 522,902,534,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 522,902,534,400/329,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,587,034.68
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