Finding the Third Proportional to 338,658 and 735,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,658 and 735,615 is: 1,597,864.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,658 : 735,615 = 735,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,658/735,615 = 735,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,658x = 735,615 × 735,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,658x = 541,129,428,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 541,129,428,225/338,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,597,864.01
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