Finding the Third Proportional to 334,718 and 735,858
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,718 and 735,858 is: 1,617,740.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,718 : 735,858 = 735,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,718/735,858 = 735,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,718x = 735,858 × 735,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,718x = 541,486,996,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 541,486,996,164/334,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,617,740.89
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