Finding the Third Proportional to 338,114 and 713,951
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,114 and 713,951 is: 1,507,556.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,114 : 713,951 = 713,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,114/713,951 = 713,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,114x = 713,951 × 713,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,114x = 509,726,030,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,726,030,401/338,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,507,556.71
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