Finding the Third Proportional to 334,628 and 721,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,628 and 721,384 is: 1,555,144.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,628 : 721,384 = 721,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,628/721,384 = 721,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,628x = 721,384 × 721,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,628x = 520,394,875,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 520,394,875,456/334,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,555,144.45
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