Finding the Third Proportional to 337,634 and 720,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,634 and 720,467 is: 1,537,382.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,634 : 720,467 = 720,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,634/720,467 = 720,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,634x = 720,467 × 720,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,634x = 519,072,698,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 519,072,698,089/337,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,537,382.78
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