Finding the Third Proportional to 338,322 and 734,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,322 and 734,958 is: 1,596,595.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,322 : 734,958 = 734,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,322/734,958 = 734,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,322x = 734,958 × 734,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,322x = 540,163,261,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 540,163,261,764/338,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,596,595.14
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