Finding the Third Proportional to 338,802 and 736,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,802 and 736,650 is: 1,601,682.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,802 : 736,650 = 736,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,802/736,650 = 736,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,802x = 736,650 × 736,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,802x = 542,653,222,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 542,653,222,500/338,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,601,682.46
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