Finding the Third Proportional to 332,832 and 718,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,832 and 718,144 is: 1,549,522.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,832 : 718,144 = 718,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,832/718,144 = 718,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,832x = 718,144 × 718,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,832x = 515,730,804,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,730,804,736/332,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,549,522.90
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