Finding the Third Proportional to 334,386 and 721,017
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,386 and 721,017 is: 1,554,686.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,386 : 721,017 = 721,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,386/721,017 = 721,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,386x = 721,017 × 721,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,386x = 519,865,514,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 519,865,514,289/334,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,554,686.84
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