Finding the Third Proportional to 338,427 and 505,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,427 and 505,939 is: 756,364.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,427 : 505,939 = 505,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,427/505,939 = 505,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,427x = 505,939 × 505,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,427x = 255,974,271,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,974,271,721/338,427 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,364.80
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