Finding the Third Proportional to 329,608 and 705,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,608 and 705,876 is: 1,511,677.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,608 : 705,876 = 705,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,608/705,876 = 705,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,608x = 705,876 × 705,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,608x = 498,260,927,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 498,260,927,376/329,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,511,677.29
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