Finding the Third Proportional to 338,592 and 722,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,592 and 722,184 is: 1,540,348.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,592 : 722,184 = 722,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,592/722,184 = 722,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,592x = 722,184 × 722,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,592x = 521,549,729,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,549,729,856/338,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,540,348.65
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