Finding the Third Proportional to 332,600 and 731,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,600 and 731,632 is: 1,609,396.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,600 : 731,632 = 731,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,600/731,632 = 731,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,600x = 731,632 × 731,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,600x = 535,285,383,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 535,285,383,424/332,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,609,396.82
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