Finding the Third Proportional to 334,709 and 735,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,709 and 735,757 is: 1,617,340.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,709 : 735,757 = 735,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,709/735,757 = 735,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,709x = 735,757 × 735,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,709x = 541,338,363,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 541,338,363,049/334,709 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,617,340.33
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