Finding the Third Proportional to 334,492 and 720,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,492 and 720,824 is: 1,553,362.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,492 : 720,824 = 720,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,492/720,824 = 720,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,492x = 720,824 × 720,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,492x = 519,587,238,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 519,587,238,976/334,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,553,362.23
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