Finding the Third Proportional to 338,647 and 723,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,647 and 723,949 is: 1,547,635.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,647 : 723,949 = 723,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,647/723,949 = 723,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,647x = 723,949 × 723,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,647x = 524,102,154,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 524,102,154,601/338,647 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,547,635.60
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