Finding the Third Proportional to 338,022 and 685,377.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,022 and 685,377.75 is: 1,389,680.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,022 : 685,377.75 = 685,377.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,022/685,377.75 = 685,377.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,022x = 685,377.75 × 685,377.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,022x = 469,742,660,195.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 469,742,660,195.06/338,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,389,680.73
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