Finding the Third Proportional to 332,268 and 708,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,268 and 708,030 is: 1,508,741.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,268 : 708,030 = 708,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,268/708,030 = 708,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,268x = 708,030 × 708,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,268x = 501,306,480,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,306,480,900/332,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,508,741.38
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