Finding the Third Proportional to 331,869 and 728,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,869 and 728,250 is: 1,598,064.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,869 : 728,250 = 728,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,869/728,250 = 728,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,869x = 728,250 × 728,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,869x = 530,348,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 530,348,062,500/331,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,598,064.48
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