Finding the Third Proportional to 334,914 and 722,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,914 and 722,304 is: 1,557,782.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,914 : 722,304 = 722,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,914/722,304 = 722,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,914x = 722,304 × 722,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,914x = 521,723,068,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,723,068,416/334,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,557,782.20
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