Finding the Third Proportional to 338,472 and 743,376.66
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,472 and 743,376.66 is: 1,632,657.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,472 : 743,376.66 = 743,376.66 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,472/743,376.66 = 743,376.66/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,472x = 743,376.66 × 743,376.66 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,472x = 552,608,853,057.43 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 552,608,853,057.43/338,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,632,657.51
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