Finding the Third Proportional to 336,678 and 736,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 336,678 and 736,698 is: 1,611,997.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,678 : 736,698 = 736,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,678/736,698 = 736,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,678x = 736,698 × 736,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,678x = 542,723,943,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 542,723,943,204/336,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,611,997.05
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