Finding the Third Proportional to 332,724 and 465,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,724 and 465,654 is: 651,692.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,724 : 465,654 = 465,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,724/465,654 = 465,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,724x = 465,654 × 465,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,724x = 216,833,647,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,833,647,716/332,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,692.24
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