Finding the Third Proportional to 338,294 and 734,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,294 and 734,908 is: 1,596,510.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,294 : 734,908 = 734,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,294/734,908 = 734,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,294x = 734,908 × 734,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,294x = 540,089,768,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 540,089,768,464/338,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,596,510.04
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