Finding the Third Proportional to 331,554 and 709,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,554 and 709,644 is: 1,518,891.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,554 : 709,644 = 709,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,554/709,644 = 709,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,554x = 709,644 × 709,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,554x = 503,594,606,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 503,594,606,736/331,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,518,891.66
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