Finding the Third Proportional to 332,554 and 727,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,554 and 727,220 is: 1,590,264.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,554 : 727,220 = 727,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,554/727,220 = 727,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,554x = 727,220 × 727,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,554x = 528,848,928,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 528,848,928,400/332,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,590,264.82
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