Finding the Third Proportional to 332,360 and 720,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,360 and 720,800 is: 1,563,222.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,360 : 720,800 = 720,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,360/720,800 = 720,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,360x = 720,800 × 720,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,360x = 519,552,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 519,552,640,000/332,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,563,222.53
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