Finding the Third Proportional to 333,804 and 724,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,804 and 724,236 is: 1,571,334.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,804 : 724,236 = 724,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,804/724,236 = 724,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,804x = 724,236 × 724,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,804x = 524,517,783,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 524,517,783,696/333,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,571,334.63
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