Finding the Third Proportional to 338,040 and 730,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,040 and 730,208 is: 1,577,339.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,040 : 730,208 = 730,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,040/730,208 = 730,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,040x = 730,208 × 730,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,040x = 533,203,723,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 533,203,723,264/338,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,577,339.14
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