Finding the Third Proportional to 332,820 and 718,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,820 and 718,124 is: 1,549,492.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,820 : 718,124 = 718,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,820/718,124 = 718,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,820x = 718,124 × 718,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,820x = 515,702,079,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,702,079,376/332,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,549,492.46
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