Finding the Third Proportional to 329,628 and 711,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,628 and 711,816 is: 1,537,132.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,628 : 711,816 = 711,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,628/711,816 = 711,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,628x = 711,816 × 711,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,628x = 506,682,017,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,682,017,856/329,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,537,132.82
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