Finding the Third Proportional to 338,682 and 746,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,682 and 746,472 is: 1,645,261.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,682 : 746,472 = 746,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,682/746,472 = 746,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,682x = 746,472 × 746,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,682x = 557,220,446,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 557,220,446,784/338,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,645,261.47
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