Finding the Third Proportional to 338,876 and 705,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,876 and 705,844 is: 1,470,200.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,876 : 705,844 = 705,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,876/705,844 = 705,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,876x = 705,844 × 705,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,876x = 498,215,752,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 498,215,752,336/338,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,470,200.76
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