Finding the Third Proportional to 335,572 and 737,456
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,572 and 737,456 is: 1,620,639.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,572 : 737,456 = 737,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,572/737,456 = 737,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,572x = 737,456 × 737,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,572x = 543,841,351,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,841,351,936/335,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,620,639.84
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