Finding the Third Proportional to 329,817 and 722,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,817 and 722,757 is: 1,583,840.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,817 : 722,757 = 722,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,817/722,757 = 722,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,817x = 722,757 × 722,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,817x = 522,377,681,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 522,377,681,049/329,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,583,840.98
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