Finding the Third Proportional to 337,120 and 724,267
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,120 and 724,267 is: 1,556,011.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,120 : 724,267 = 724,267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,120/724,267 = 724,267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,120x = 724,267 × 724,267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,120x = 524,562,687,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 524,562,687,289/337,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,556,011.77
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