Finding the Third Proportional to 332,952 and 733,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,952 and 733,767 is: 1,617,091.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,952 : 733,767 = 733,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,952/733,767 = 733,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,952x = 733,767 × 733,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,952x = 538,414,010,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 538,414,010,289/332,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,617,091.98
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