Finding the Third Proportional to 338,354 and 736,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,354 and 736,980 is: 1,605,240.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,354 : 736,980 = 736,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,354/736,980 = 736,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,354x = 736,980 × 736,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,354x = 543,139,520,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,139,520,400/338,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,605,240.43
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