Finding the Third Proportional to 338,774 and 669,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,774 and 669,040 is: 1,321,277.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,774 : 669,040 = 669,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,774/669,040 = 669,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,774x = 669,040 × 669,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,774x = 447,614,521,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,614,521,600/338,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,321,277.67
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