Finding the Third Proportional to 332,252 and 708,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,252 and 708,004 is: 1,508,703.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,252 : 708,004 = 708,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,252/708,004 = 708,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,252x = 708,004 × 708,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,252x = 501,269,664,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,269,664,016/332,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,508,703.23
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