Finding the Third Proportional to 338,292 and 734,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,292 and 734,904 is: 1,596,502.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,292 : 734,904 = 734,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,292/734,904 = 734,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,292x = 734,904 × 734,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,292x = 540,083,889,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 540,083,889,216/338,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,596,502.10
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