Finding the Third Proportional to 336,420 and 734,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 336,420 and 734,760 is: 1,604,756.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,420 : 734,760 = 734,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,420/734,760 = 734,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,420x = 734,760 × 734,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,420x = 539,872,257,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 539,872,257,600/336,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,604,756.73
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