Finding the Third Proportional to 338,822 and 524,637
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,822 and 524,637 is: 812,355.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,822 : 524,637 = 524,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,822/524,637 = 524,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,822x = 524,637 × 524,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,822x = 275,243,981,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,243,981,769/338,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,355.70
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