Finding the Third Proportional to 332,326 and 720,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,326 and 720,740 is: 1,563,122.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,326 : 720,740 = 720,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,326/720,740 = 720,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,326x = 720,740 × 720,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,326x = 519,466,147,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 519,466,147,600/332,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,563,122.20
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