Finding the Third Proportional to 334,382 and 722,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,382 and 722,063 is: 1,559,219.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,382 : 722,063 = 722,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,382/722,063 = 722,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,382x = 722,063 × 722,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,382x = 521,374,975,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,374,975,969/334,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,559,219.62
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