Finding the Third Proportional to 330,744 and 726,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,744 and 726,288 is: 1,594,871.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,744 : 726,288 = 726,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,744/726,288 = 726,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,744x = 726,288 × 726,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,744x = 527,494,258,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 527,494,258,944/330,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,594,871.74
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