Finding the Third Proportional to 338,229 and 704,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,229 and 704,439 is: 1,467,154.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,229 : 704,439 = 704,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,229/704,439 = 704,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,229x = 704,439 × 704,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,229x = 496,234,304,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 496,234,304,721/338,229 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,467,154.81
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