Finding the Third Proportional to 334,368 and 730,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,368 and 730,944 is: 1,597,877.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,368 : 730,944 = 730,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,368/730,944 = 730,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,368x = 730,944 × 730,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,368x = 534,279,131,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 534,279,131,136/334,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,597,877.58
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