Finding the Third Proportional to 337,095 and 741,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,095 and 741,987 is: 1,633,203.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,095 : 741,987 = 741,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,095/741,987 = 741,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,095x = 741,987 × 741,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,095x = 550,544,708,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 550,544,708,169/337,095 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,633,203.42
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