Finding the Third Proportional to 337,604 and 739,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,604 and 739,624 is: 1,620,370.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,604 : 739,624 = 739,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,604/739,624 = 739,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,604x = 739,624 × 739,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,604x = 547,043,661,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 547,043,661,376/337,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,620,370.79
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