Finding the Third Proportional to 332,802 and 718,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,802 and 718,092 is: 1,549,438.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,802 : 718,092 = 718,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,802/718,092 = 718,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,802x = 718,092 × 718,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,802x = 515,656,120,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,656,120,464/332,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,549,438.17
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