Finding the Third Proportional to 334,156 and 734,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,156 and 734,776 is: 1,615,699.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,156 : 734,776 = 734,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,156/734,776 = 734,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,156x = 734,776 × 734,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,156x = 539,895,770,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 539,895,770,176/334,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,615,699.76
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