Finding the Third Proportional to 329,955 and 719,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,955 and 719,148 is: 1,567,407.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,955 : 719,148 = 719,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,955/719,148 = 719,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,955x = 719,148 × 719,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,955x = 517,173,845,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 517,173,845,904/329,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,567,407.21
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