Finding the Third Proportional to 332,956 and 733,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,956 and 733,775 is: 1,617,107.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,956 : 733,775 = 733,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,956/733,775 = 733,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,956x = 733,775 × 733,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,956x = 538,425,750,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 538,425,750,625/332,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,617,107.82
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