Finding the Third Proportional to 338,296.50 and 735,611.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,296.50 and 735,611.63 is: 1,599,556.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,296.50 : 735,611.63 = 735,611.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,296.50/735,611.63 = 735,611.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,296.50x = 735,611.63 × 735,611.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,296.50x = 541,124,462,835.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 541,124,462,835.14/338,296.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,599,556.79
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