Finding the Third Proportional to 338,826 and 451,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,826 and 451,708 is: 602,197.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,826 : 451,708 = 451,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,826/451,708 = 451,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,826x = 451,708 × 451,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,826x = 204,040,117,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,040,117,264/338,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,197.34
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