Finding the Third Proportional to 332,602 and 731,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,602 and 731,664 is: 1,609,527.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,602 : 731,664 = 731,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,602/731,664 = 731,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,602x = 731,664 × 731,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,602x = 535,332,208,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 535,332,208,896/332,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,609,527.93
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