Finding the Third Proportional to 333,663 and 719,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,663 and 719,815 is: 1,552,865.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,663 : 719,815 = 719,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,663/719,815 = 719,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,663x = 719,815 × 719,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,663x = 518,133,634,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 518,133,634,225/333,663 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,552,865.12
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