Finding the Third Proportional to 332,568 and 729,515
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,568 and 729,515 is: 1,600,250.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,568 : 729,515 = 729,515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,568/729,515 = 729,515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,568x = 729,515 × 729,515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,568x = 532,192,135,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 532,192,135,225/332,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,600,250.58
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