Finding the Third Proportional to 334,570 and 721,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,570 and 721,676 is: 1,556,673.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,570 : 721,676 = 721,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,570/721,676 = 721,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,570x = 721,676 × 721,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,570x = 520,816,248,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 520,816,248,976/334,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,556,673.49
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