Finding the Third Proportional to 334,918 and 722,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,918 and 722,312 is: 1,557,798.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,918 : 722,312 = 722,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,918/722,312 = 722,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,918x = 722,312 × 722,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,918x = 521,734,625,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,734,625,344/334,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,557,798.10
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