Finding the Third Proportional to 332,754 and 731,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,754 and 731,874 is: 1,609,716.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,754 : 731,874 = 731,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,754/731,874 = 731,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,754x = 731,874 × 731,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,754x = 535,639,551,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 535,639,551,876/332,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,609,716.34
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