Finding the Third Proportional to 333,984 and 716,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,984 and 716,544 is: 1,537,305.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,984 : 716,544 = 716,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,984/716,544 = 716,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,984x = 716,544 × 716,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,984x = 513,435,303,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 513,435,303,936/333,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,537,305.09
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