Finding the Third Proportional to 331,206 and 714,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,206 and 714,828 is: 1,542,783.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,206 : 714,828 = 714,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,206/714,828 = 714,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,206x = 714,828 × 714,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,206x = 510,979,069,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,979,069,584/331,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,542,783.25
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