Finding the Third Proportional to 332,592 and 729,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,592 and 729,565 is: 1,600,354.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,592 : 729,565 = 729,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,592/729,565 = 729,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,592x = 729,565 × 729,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,592x = 532,265,089,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 532,265,089,225/332,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,600,354.46
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