Finding the Third Proportional to 329,800 and 706,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,800 and 706,244 is: 1,512,372.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,800 : 706,244 = 706,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,800/706,244 = 706,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,800x = 706,244 × 706,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,800x = 498,780,587,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 498,780,587,536/329,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,512,372.92
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