Finding the Third Proportional to 332,364 and 721,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,364 and 721,104 is: 1,564,522.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,364 : 721,104 = 721,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,364/721,104 = 721,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,364x = 721,104 × 721,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,364x = 519,990,978,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 519,990,978,816/332,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,564,522.57
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