Finding the Third Proportional to 336,802 and 723,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 336,802 and 723,176 is: 1,552,792.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,802 : 723,176 = 723,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,802/723,176 = 723,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,802x = 723,176 × 723,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,802x = 522,983,526,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 522,983,526,976/336,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,552,792.23
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