Finding the Third Proportional to 338,667 and 723,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,667 and 723,990 is: 1,547,719.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,667 : 723,990 = 723,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,667/723,990 = 723,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,667x = 723,990 × 723,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,667x = 524,161,520,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 524,161,520,100/338,667 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,547,719.50
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