Finding the Third Proportional to 337,848 and 734,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,848 and 734,500 is: 1,596,843.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,848 : 734,500 = 734,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,848/734,500 = 734,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,848x = 734,500 × 734,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,848x = 539,490,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 539,490,250,000/337,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,596,843.11
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