Finding the Third Proportional to 332,460 and 720,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,460 and 720,648 is: 1,562,093.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,460 : 720,648 = 720,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,460/720,648 = 720,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,460x = 720,648 × 720,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,460x = 519,333,539,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 519,333,539,904/332,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,562,093.30
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