Finding the Third Proportional to 329,702 and 706,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,702 and 706,060 is: 1,512,034.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,702 : 706,060 = 706,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,702/706,060 = 706,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,702x = 706,060 × 706,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,702x = 498,520,723,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 498,520,723,600/329,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,512,034.27
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