Finding the Third Proportional to 337,722 and 534,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,722 and 534,773 is: 846,797.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,722 : 534,773 = 534,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,722/534,773 = 534,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,722x = 534,773 × 534,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,722x = 285,982,161,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,982,161,529/337,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846,797.55
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