Finding the Third Proportional to 332,256 and 708,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,256 and 708,006 is: 1,508,693.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,256 : 708,006 = 708,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,256/708,006 = 708,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,256x = 708,006 × 708,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,256x = 501,272,496,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,272,496,036/332,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,508,693.59
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