Finding the Third Proportional to 334,434 and 714,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,434 and 714,228 is: 1,525,328.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,434 : 714,228 = 714,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,434/714,228 = 714,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,434x = 714,228 × 714,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,434x = 510,121,635,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,121,635,984/334,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,525,328.27
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