Finding the Third Proportional to 331,510 and 723,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,510 and 723,744 is: 1,580,059.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,510 : 723,744 = 723,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,510/723,744 = 723,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,510x = 723,744 × 723,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,510x = 523,805,377,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 523,805,377,536/331,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,580,059.06
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