Finding the Third Proportional to 338,262 and 743,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,262 and 743,484 is: 1,634,142.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,262 : 743,484 = 743,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,262/743,484 = 743,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,262x = 743,484 × 743,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,262x = 552,768,458,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 552,768,458,256/338,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,634,142.94
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