Finding the Third Proportional to 333,940 and 731,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,940 and 731,552 is: 1,602,588.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,940 : 731,552 = 731,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,940/731,552 = 731,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,940x = 731,552 × 731,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,940x = 535,168,328,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 535,168,328,704/333,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,602,588.28
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