Finding the Third Proportional to 338,262 and 727,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,262 and 727,554 is: 1,564,866.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,262 : 727,554 = 727,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,262/727,554 = 727,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,262x = 727,554 × 727,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,262x = 529,334,822,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 529,334,822,916/338,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,564,866.35
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