Finding the Third Proportional to 329,630 and 718,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,630 and 718,012 is: 1,563,999.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,630 : 718,012 = 718,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,630/718,012 = 718,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,630x = 718,012 × 718,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,630x = 515,541,232,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,541,232,144/329,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,563,999.73
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