Finding the Third Proportional to 336,748 and 736,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 336,748 and 736,832 is: 1,612,248.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,748 : 736,832 = 736,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,748/736,832 = 736,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,748x = 736,832 × 736,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,748x = 542,921,396,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 542,921,396,224/336,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,612,248.32
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