Finding the Third Proportional to 332,440 and 684,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,440 and 684,484 is: 1,409,332.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,440 : 684,484 = 684,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,440/684,484 = 684,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,440x = 684,484 × 684,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,440x = 468,518,346,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 468,518,346,256/332,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,409,332.05
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