Finding the Third Proportional to 332,294 and 728,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,294 and 728,923 is: 1,598,971.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,294 : 728,923 = 728,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,294/728,923 = 728,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,294x = 728,923 × 728,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,294x = 531,328,739,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 531,328,739,929/332,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,598,971.81
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