Finding the Third Proportional to 336,624 and 725,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 336,624 and 725,736 is: 1,564,632.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,624 : 725,736 = 725,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,624/725,736 = 725,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,624x = 725,736 × 725,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,624x = 526,692,741,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 526,692,741,696/336,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,564,632.18
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