Finding the Third Proportional to 334,404 and 720,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,404 and 720,000 is: 1,550,220.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,404 : 720,000 = 720,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,404/720,000 = 720,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,404x = 720,000 × 720,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,404x = 518,400,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 518,400,000,000/334,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,550,220.69
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