Finding the Third Proportional to 338,431 and 505,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,431 and 505,945 is: 756,373.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,431 : 505,945 = 505,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,431/505,945 = 505,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,431x = 505,945 × 505,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,431x = 255,980,343,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,980,343,025/338,431 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,373.80
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