Finding the Third Proportional to 329,638 and 718,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,638 and 718,028 is: 1,564,031.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,638 : 718,028 = 718,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,638/718,028 = 718,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,638x = 718,028 × 718,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,638x = 515,564,208,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,564,208,784/329,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,564,031.48
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