Finding the Third Proportional to 338,452 and 735,261
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,452 and 735,261 is: 1,597,298.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,452 : 735,261 = 735,261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,452/735,261 = 735,261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,452x = 735,261 × 735,261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,452x = 540,608,738,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 540,608,738,121/338,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,597,298.10
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