Finding the Third Proportional to 338,293 and 727,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,293 and 727,616 is: 1,564,989.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,293 : 727,616 = 727,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,293/727,616 = 727,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,293x = 727,616 × 727,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,293x = 529,425,043,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 529,425,043,456/338,293 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,564,989.65
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