Finding the Third Proportional to 332,921 and 733,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,921 and 733,709 is: 1,616,986.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,921 : 733,709 = 733,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,921/733,709 = 733,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,921x = 733,709 × 733,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,921x = 538,328,896,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 538,328,896,681/332,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,616,986.90
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