Finding the Third Proportional to 331,315 and 720,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,315 and 720,625 is: 1,567,391.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,315 : 720,625 = 720,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,315/720,625 = 720,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,315x = 720,625 × 720,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,315x = 519,300,390,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 519,300,390,625/331,315 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,567,391.73
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