Finding the Third Proportional to 332,628 and 731,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,628 and 731,676 is: 1,609,454.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,628 : 731,676 = 731,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,628/731,676 = 731,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,628x = 731,676 × 731,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,628x = 535,349,768,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 535,349,768,976/332,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,609,454.91
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