Finding the Third Proportional to 337,473 and 712,893
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,473 and 712,893 is: 1,505,946.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,473 : 712,893 = 712,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,473/712,893 = 712,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,473x = 712,893 × 712,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,473x = 508,216,429,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 508,216,429,449/337,473 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,505,946.93
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