Finding the Third Proportional to 337,338 and 526,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,338 and 526,743 is: 822,493.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,338 : 526,743 = 526,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,338/526,743 = 526,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,338x = 526,743 × 526,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,338x = 277,458,188,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,458,188,049/337,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,493.13
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