Finding the Third Proportional to 332,292 and 731,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,292 and 731,014 is: 1,608,168.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,292 : 731,014 = 731,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,292/731,014 = 731,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,292x = 731,014 × 731,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,292x = 534,381,468,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 534,381,468,196/332,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,608,168.32
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