Finding the Third Proportional to 338,890.50 and 733,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,890.50 and 733,572 is: 1,587,910.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,890.50 : 733,572 = 733,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,890.50/733,572 = 733,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,890.50x = 733,572 × 733,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,890.50x = 538,127,879,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 538,127,879,184/338,890.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,587,910.78
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