Finding the Third Proportional to 338,583 and 757,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,583 and 757,374 is: 1,694,164.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,583 : 757,374 = 757,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,583/757,374 = 757,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,583x = 757,374 × 757,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,583x = 573,615,375,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 573,615,375,876/338,583 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,694,164.73
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