Finding the Third Proportional to 332,984 and 713,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,984 and 713,608 is: 1,529,311.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,984 : 713,608 = 713,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,984/713,608 = 713,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,984x = 713,608 × 713,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,984x = 509,236,377,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,236,377,664/332,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,529,311.85
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