Finding the Third Proportional to 337,992 and 714,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,992 and 714,000 is: 1,508,307.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,992 : 714,000 = 714,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,992/714,000 = 714,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,992x = 714,000 × 714,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,992x = 509,796,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,796,000,000/337,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,508,307.89
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