Finding the Third Proportional to 335,712 and 746,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,712 and 746,016 is: 1,657,789.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,712 : 746,016 = 746,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,712/746,016 = 746,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,712x = 746,016 × 746,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,712x = 556,539,872,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 556,539,872,256/335,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,657,789.63
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