Finding the Third Proportional to 329,514 and 713,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,514 and 713,976 is: 1,547,010.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,514 : 713,976 = 713,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,514/713,976 = 713,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,514x = 713,976 × 713,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,514x = 509,761,728,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,761,728,576/329,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,547,010.84
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