Finding the Third Proportional to 334,872 and 736,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,872 and 736,074 is: 1,617,946.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,872 : 736,074 = 736,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,872/736,074 = 736,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,872x = 736,074 × 736,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,872x = 541,804,933,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 541,804,933,476/334,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,617,946.36
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