Finding the Third Proportional to 331,206 and 737,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,206 and 737,356 is: 1,641,558.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,206 : 737,356 = 737,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,206/737,356 = 737,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,206x = 737,356 × 737,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,206x = 543,693,870,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,693,870,736/331,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,641,558.04
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