Finding the Third Proportional to 333,926 and 720,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,926 and 720,460 is: 1,554,424.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,926 : 720,460 = 720,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,926/720,460 = 720,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,926x = 720,460 × 720,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,926x = 519,062,611,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 519,062,611,600/333,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,554,424.07
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