Finding the Third Proportional to 338,847 and 736,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,847 and 736,716 is: 1,601,756.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,847 : 736,716 = 736,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,847/736,716 = 736,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,847x = 736,716 × 736,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,847x = 542,750,464,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 542,750,464,656/338,847 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,601,756.74
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