Finding the Third Proportional to 338,832 and 721,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,832 and 721,488 is: 1,536,292.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,832 : 721,488 = 721,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,832/721,488 = 721,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,832x = 721,488 × 721,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,832x = 520,544,934,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 520,544,934,144/338,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,536,292.13
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