Finding the Third Proportional to 334,947 and 722,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,947 and 722,370 is: 1,557,913.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,947 : 722,370 = 722,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,947/722,370 = 722,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,947x = 722,370 × 722,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,947x = 521,818,416,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,818,416,900/334,947 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,557,913.39
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